1972 Piper Cherokee 140
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFR Configured Cockpit Garmin GNX375 Touchscreen GPS Garmin GNC215 Digital Nav/Com Garmin GTR205 Digital Nav Radio ADSB In Out (Traffic
Etc) Dual OBS/CDI (Garmin Bendix) KMA TSO Audio Panel Dual Push to Talk Switches
Description
Pipers former factory demonstration Cherokee Cruiser with Garmin Upgrades and desirable features. Airframe 5,180 Hours, 739 Useful Load, 50 Gals Fuel. Madras Super Tips LED Landing Light. Lycoming O-320-E3D with 610 SMOH, SkyTec Starter, Oil Filter Adapter, Bogert Cables and recent carb. Cockpit Equipped with Garmin GTX375 Touchscreen GPS, Garmin Digital Nav/Com's, ADSB In Out, Dual OBS/CDI and Dual PTT. Aircraft hangar kept with paint in good condition, showing minor wear. (8/10) Interior is ok/serviceable. (6/10). Annual 5/26, Full Logs, AD's Complied, NDH. Turn-Key and Ready to Fly.
Engine
Lycoming O-320-E3D 610 Hours Since Overhaul 150 horsepower New Carburetor 2024 Oil Filter Adapter SkyTec Starter Bogert Starter Cable Fixed Pitch Prop 610 Hours SPOH
Propeller
Piper's Demo Cherokee in 1970's 5,180 Hours Total Time Airframe 739 Pound Useful Load 50 Gallon Fuel Capacity Madras Super Tip STC LED Landing / Taxi Light
Interior
Aircraft Always Hangar Kept Paint Presents Well w/ Some Wear Glass Windows in Good Condition Instrument Panel in Great Shape Interior in Good/Serviceable Condition Pilot Copilot Shoulder Harnesses Exterior Rated 8/10 Interior Rated 6/10
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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Uplift Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$74,000
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Georgetown, SC | May 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 140
This 1972 Piper Cherokee 140 (N5373T) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,180 hours on the airframe. There are currently 106 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 $74,000.
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 5,180 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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Piper Cherokee 140 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5373T.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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