1977 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Low time Penn Yan Aero RAM engine STC (160HP), Bendix/King KX 155 GS, KN 52 Nav, KY 197 Com, KI 209 VOR/LOC/GS, KI 208 VOR/LOC, KMA 24 audio panel, Garmin GTX 327 transponder, PS Engineering PM 3000 intercom, no ADS-B out.
Engine
Engine: • Lycoming O-320-E3D serial number RL-37460-27A, *160 HP • 99 hours SMOH, 2,000-hour TBO interval • Compressions at last annual inspection: #1 74, #2 72, #3 68, #4 70 • Penn Yan Aero Services overhaul 12/10/2003 *per RAM STC SE8987SW
Propeller
Propeller: • Sensenich 74DM6-0-58 two blade fixed pitch serial number A52838 • 511 hours SPOH • Prop overhauled by American Propeller Service, Inc. 03/01/2003
Interior
• White textured vinyl headliner with white textured plastic overhead console • White plastic window trim • Blue vinyl over blue carpeting side panels • Pilot and copilot blue vinyl seats with blue fabric inserts, shoulder harnesses and lap belts • Aft cabin blue vinyl folding seats with blue fabric inserts and lap belts • Overhead forward map/instrument light • Overhead switchable cabin dome light • Overhead cabin speaker • Forward cabin lower air vents • Aft cabin lower air vents • Blue floor carpeting • Aft cabin cargo/baggage area with hat shelf • Condition 7 (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization Interior Grading Guide)
Exterior
• Overall white with black and dark blue trim & accents • Wheel pants not included • Condition 6 (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization Exterior Paint Grading Guide)
Inspection
Inspection: • Annual inspection due by 02/01/2026 • IFR recertification due by 02/01/2027 • ELT battery replacement due 03/31/2034 Logbooks: • Airframe logbook commences 12/20/1994 @ 9,867.8 hours AFTT • Avionics logbook commences 04/05/1995 • Engine logbook commences 12/10/2003 at Penn Yan Aero overhaul • Propeller logbook commences 12/20/1994 @ 1,453.4 hours SPOH Damage: • Landing rollout excursion 10/03/1989, and other various skins and wing rib repairs
Modifications / STCs
• • Left and right wing bolts replaced with new 01/08/2025
• • New Concord RG-35AXC battery installed 01/08/2025
• • Overhauled Aero Wheel main and nose tires installed 01/08/2015
• • Nose strut rebuilt 01/08/2025
• • RAM Aircraft modified engine, 5-minute 160 HP takeoff rating 12/10/2003 per STC SE8987SW
• • Composite spinner 05/09/1997 per STC SA01100AT
• • Brackett air filter assembly installed 05/06/1988 per STC SA693CE
• • Pilot storm window
• • Heater and defrost controls
• • Manual flaps
• • Rudder trim
• • Elevator trim
• • Alternate static air source
• • Vertical stabilizer anti-collision strobe beacon
• • Heated pitot
• • Copilot brakes
• • Parking brake
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wolfe Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$69,000
|
Stockton, CA | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Wolfe Aviation
controller.com
|
$69,000
|
Stockton, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Wolfe Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$70,214 *
GBP £52,147
|
Stockton, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Wolfe Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$71,127
|
Stockton, California, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1977 Piper Cherokee 140 (N38477) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 14,275 hours on the airframe. There are currently 107 Cherokee 140 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $20,000 to $150,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $69,000.
The Cherokee 140 cruises at 115 kts (213 km/h) with a range of 455 nm (843 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,350 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $120/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $16,000. With 14,275 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N38477.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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