1977 Piper Cherokee 140 for sale

1977 Piper Cherokee 140

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$88,500
Location Miami, FL
Total Time 14,082 hrs
Engine SMOH 498 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 287725136
Reg # N545CA
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
KR86 KMA24 KX155 SL40 NGT9000

Description

Reliable, economical, and easy to fly, this 1977 Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser is an excellent choice for flight training, time building, or personal travel. Known for its forgiving handling characteristics and low operating costs, the Cherokee remains one of the most popular aircraft in general aviation.

Engine

LYCOMING O320-E2D ETT: 498 ENGINE OVERHAUL IN 2022 CONVERSION MOD PROP TIP MOD FOR SENSENICH OR MCCAULEY

Propeller

AIRFRAME TT: 14082 WING SPAR INSPECTION COMPLETE

Interior

PAINT INTERIOR 8/10

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

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Aldrich Morel
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$88,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 140

This 1977 Piper Cherokee 140 (N545CA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 14,082 hours on the airframe. There are currently 125 Cherokee 140 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $20,000 to $150,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $88,500.

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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/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 14,082 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 14,082 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $135 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cherokee 140 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
115 kts (213 km/h)
Max Speed
126 kts (233 km/h)
Range
455 nm (843 km)
Ceiling
14,350 ft (4,374 m)
Max Weight
2,150 lbs (975 kg)
Useful Load
920 lbs (417 kg)
Horsepower
150 HP
Fuel Capacity
50 gal (189 L)
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cherokee 140

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr
Variable Cost
$120/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$16,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$28,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Cherokee 140. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N545CA.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Miami, FL

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N545CA against the NTSB accident database.

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