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PIPERSingle-engine piston · Liberty, MO

1965 Piper Cherokee 140/160

Price
$99,900
Year
1965
Total time
4,083 hours
Location
United States
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Specifications

General

Sale Status
For Sale
Make/Model
PIPER CHEROKEE 140/160
Registration #
N425AJ
Serial #
28-20963
Total time
4083
Engine 1 Time
20 SMOH
Prop 1 Time
4063
Useful Load
750
Condition
Used
Flight Rules
BTH

Airframe

This Cherokee has been maintained with reliability and usability in mind. The airframe has approximately 4,100 hours total time and has been continuously upgraded over the years with modern avionics and mechanical improvements rather than cosmetic modifications.

The aircraft features a clean, straight airframe with older paint and interior that remain presentable and make it an ideal platform for an owner who values capability over cosmetics. LED exterior lighting, new communication antennas, and updated jacks have been installed. The aircraft has been hangared and all applicable Airworthiness Directives have been complied with. There is no accident or damage history.

Engine

Factory 160 HP Lycoming O-320 with approximately 20 hours since major overhaul. The overhaul was completed in 2026, providing the next owner with the confidence and value of a freshly overhauled powerplant.

During the overhaul and recent maintenance, numerous reliability upgrades were completed, including:

* Fresh major engine overhaul (~20 SMOH)

* New exhaust system

* Engine mount overhauled

* New Lord engine mounts

* New baffles

* New hoses and firewall-forward items as required during overhaul

* Excellent oil pressure and temperatures

* Strong, smooth-running engine with reliable starts

The engine runs exceptionally well and is paired with a fixed-pitch propeller, delivering the dependable performance and economical operating costs the Cherokee 140 is known for. The fresh overhaul, combined with the upgraded IFR panel, makes this an outstanding aircraft for training, personal travel, or time building.

Avionics

  • Modern Garmin-equipped IFR panel designed for dependable cross-country flying and instrument training.
  • Dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments (attitude and HSI)
  • Garmin GNX 375 WAAS GPS Navigator with ADS-B Out and ADS-B In
  • Garmin GNC 215 COM radio
  • PS Engineering PMA8000 Bluetooth audio panel with 4-place intercom
  • Updated standby flight instruments
  • IFR certified and ready to fly
  • This panel provides an excellent balance of modern capability and simplicity, with WAAS GPS navigation, electronic flight instruments, ADS-B traffic/weather capability, and Bluetooth audio, making it a highly capable platform for both VFR and IFR operations.

Interior

Clean, functional four-place interior in good overall condition. Seats, side panels, and headliner are well maintained, providing a comfortable cabin for training and cross-country flying. The interior has been cared for over the years and presents well, while remaining true to the aircraft's classic Cherokee character. All controls and cabin features are in good working order, complementing the modernized IFR panel for a practical and enjoyable flying experience.

Detailed Description

  • 1965 Piper Cherokee 140 (160 HP Conversion) - N425AJ
  • Well-maintained, IFR-certified 1965 Piper Cherokee 140 with the desirable 160 HP Lycoming O-320 conversion. This aircraft has benefited from significant mechanical and avionics upgrades, making it an excellent cross-country traveler, IFR trainer, or economical personal aircraft.
  • The engine was overhauled in March 2026 and currently has approximately 20 hours SMOH.
  • Avionics
  • Dual Garmin G5 Flight Instruments
  • Garmin GNX 375 WAAS GPS / ADS-B In & Out
  • Garmin GNC 215 COM
  • PMA8000 Audio Panel with Bluetooth
  • Updated standby instruments
  • Recent Upgrades
  • Engine overhaul (March 2026)
  • Engine mount overhaul
  • New exhaust system
  • New brakes
  • LED lighting
  • New communication jacks and antennas
  • All applicable ADs complied with
  • Aircraft Information
  • Approximately 4,100 hours total time
  • Approximately 20 hours SMOH
  • Lycoming O-320, 160 HP
  • 46 gallons usable fuel
  • Cruises approximately 115-120 KTAS
  • IFR certified
  • Paint and interior are older but present well. This aircraft has been maintained with an emphasis on mechanical reliability and capability rather than cosmetic restoration. It represents an excellent opportunity to own a turnkey Cherokee with a modern IFR panel and a freshly overhauled engine.
  • Additional photos, logbook information, and maintenance details are available upon request.
  • Jordan Cole

Aircraft record

N425AJ

Registration

Registration
N425AJ
Registered as
Piper PA-28-140
Year
1965
Serial number
28-20963
Engine
Lycoming 0-320 Series · 180 hp
Certificate
Standard
Airworthiness date
2005-05-11
Registered since
2024-08-13
Registration valid to
2031-08-31
Status
Valid

Accidents and incidents

None on record