Selling a clean, well-equipped 1966 Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 with the desirable Lycoming O-320-E2A 150 hp engine, family seating option, good useful load, speed mods, and a very capable IFR panel.
This is a fun, economical Cherokee that works well for training, time building, personal flying, and regional cross-country trips. Cruises approximately 115–120 mph while burning around 8 GPH.
- Fresh annual completed August 15, 2026.
- Currently IFR certified.
- No known squawks at this time.
- Aircraft is actively flying, so times are subject to change.
Aircraft Details
- Registration
- N4607R
- Serial Number
- 28-21356
- Airframe Total Time
- 4,544 hours
- Engine
- Lycoming O-320-E2A, 150 hp
- Engine Time
- 1,202 SMOH and increasing
- Prop
- Sensenich 74x58, 468 hours TT
- Useful Load
- 848 lbs
- Cruise
- 115–120 mph
- Fuel Burn
- 8 GPH
- Paint / Interior
- 8/10
- Compressions
- 73/80, 79/80, 78/80, 78/80
- Annual
- Completed August 15, 2026
- Logbooks
- Available from 1985 onward
Avionics / IFR Equipment
Major avionics upgrade completed in 2025.
- Avidyne IFD540 GPS/Nav/Com
- PS Engineering PAR200B audio panel with integrated COM radio
- Dual COM capability
- One NAV through the IFD540
- Dual AV-30C certified electronic displays
- AV-HSI integration
- uAvionix tailBeaconX ADS-B Out/transponder
- Heated pitot
- GA36 GPS antenna
- Pitot-static/transponder certification completed July 29, 2025
- IFR-certified setup
The vacuum system and traditional gyros have been removed and replaced with modern certified electronic displays.
Recent Major Maintenance
Fresh annual completed August 15, 2026. Recent major work includes new engine mounts, new spinner and spinner backplate, new prop bolts, fuel tanks removed and reinstalled, fuel sender replaced, new fuel lines from tanks, electric fuel pump replaced, cylinder #2 oil return line replaced, and ELT battery replaced. Prior 2024–2025 maintenance included new tires, new carburetor, new alternator, and one overhauled cylinder installed in August 2025.
- Airframe / Mods / Equipment
- Family seating option — true 4-place Cherokee 140
- Horner-style wing tips
- Aileron, flap, and stabilator gap seals
- Vortex generators
- Knots 2U wing root fairings
- Piper spar inspection kit installed
- LED nav/strobe lights
- LED landing light
- Whelen tail strobe
- Steve’s Aircraft new-style fuel strainer STC
- Copper battery cable upgrade
- Braided steel brake lines
- Pilot-side toe brakes
- Auto Gas STC installed, currently operated on 100LL
- Angle of Attack system with audio warning
- 4-place intercom
- Dual push-to-talk switches
- CHT and EGT gauges
- Hobbs meter
- Interior / Exterior
Paint and interior both in good condition.
- Good glass
- Pilot-side storm/window vent
- Sunvisors on both sides
- Airtex carpet and sound pad
- Cabin heat and vents work great
- 8-day clock
This is a sharp, upgraded Cherokee 140 with a fresh annual, current IFR certification, strong useful load, modern avionics, and significant recent maintenance. Great option for someone looking for a capable, affordable-to-operate Cherokee with a strong panel.
- Located at KLVK — Livermore, CA
- Logs and additional photos available on request.