1972 Piper Cherokee 140E
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# 1972 Piper Cherokee 140E – N4485T Well-maintained, regularly flown and hangared **1972 Piper PA-28-140E Cherokee 140** with a low-time Lycoming, complete logs since new, modern electronic flight instruments, ADS-B, PowerFlow exhaust and several desirable aerodynamic and operating upgrades. N4485T has **4,694 hours total time** and approximately **602 hours SMOH** on its 150-hp **Lycoming O-320-E3D**. The engine was major overhauled in December 2020 by **Kline Aviation in Brooklyn, Michigan**, with four new cylinder assemblies, a new camshaft and numerous new internal components. New engine mounts were installed when the overhauled engine was reinstalled. The engine has been extremely reliable and the airplane has been flown regularly. The airplane has been **hangared**, has **complete logbooks since new**, **no known accident history and no corrosion**. ### Avionics & Panel * Dual **uAvionix AV-30-C** electronic flight instruments * **uAvionix AV-Mag** * **uAvionix tailBeaconX** ADS-B Out/transponder * **Garmin GTR 205** COM with 2-place intercom * AV-30 OAT probe * AV-30s wired for portable GPS navigation input * Vacuum system completely removed * Traditional magnetic compass retained * Clean, simple, modern VFR panel ### Engine * **Lycoming O-320-E3D – 150 HP** * Approximately **602 SMOH** * Major overhaul completed December 2020 by Kline Aviation * Four new cylinder assemblies installed at overhaul * New camshaft at overhaul * New engine mounts installed with overhauled engine * **PowerFlow tuned exhaust system** * **EZ Heat Model 441 engine preheater** * Auto-fuel STC – approved for unleaded automotive fuel meeting STC requirements * Regular oil changes and continued maintenance documented in complete logs ### Propeller * **Sensenich 74DM6-0-60 fixed-pitch propeller** * Approximately **840 hours** * Propeller dynamically balanced ### Airframe & Upgrades * **4,694 TTAF** * Serial No. **28-7225161** * **Laminar Flow Systems flap-hinge fairings** * Wheel pants * AeroLED **Sunbeacon II** LED anti-collision beacon * Wing-spar inspection access panels installed for proper visual inspections * Aircraft remains well below the factored-hour threshold requiring eddy-current inspection * New tires * No corrosion * Hangared * Complete logs since new ### Inspection & Maintenance Annual completed March 2026 and **good through 3/31/27**. ELT was tested at annual and the battery has been replaced. The airplane has been actively maintained rather than simply receiving minimum annual-inspection attention. The logs document numerous upgrades and preventative-maintenance items over the years, including the PowerFlow exhaust, electronic instrument/vacuum-system conversion, tailBeaconX installation, propeller balancing, engine preheater, flap-hinge fairings and other improvements. ### Specifications * **Useful load:** approximately 750 lbs. * **Fuel capacity:** 50 gallons / 48 gallons usable * **Engine:** Lycoming O-320-E3D, 150 HP * **TTAF:** 4,694 * **SMOH:** approximately 602 * **Prop:** Sensenich 74DM6-0-60 fixed pitch, approximately 840 hours * **Paint:** approximately 5.5/10 * **Carpet:** approximately 6/10 * **Location:** Auburn, Indiana ### IFR / Navigation Note The airplane currently has **no installed navigation equipment**, so the IFR/static certification has not been kept current. The previous IFR check, completed before removal of the VOR equipment, was completed without issue. This is currently configured as a straightforward, well-equipped VFR airplane. ### Overall N4485T is not a fresh-paint show airplane, but it is a **well-sorted, mechanically strong Cherokee with the upgrades that matter**. The relatively recent engine overhaul, dual AV-30s, tailBeaconX, Garmin radio, PowerFlow exhaust, engine preheater, vacuum-system removal, speed fairings, wheel pants and complete log history make it stand out from many Cherokee 140s still flying with high-time engines and largely original equipment. It has been an **extremely reliable airplane** and should make an excellent economical time-builder, personal traveler or first aircraft. The Cherokee 140 remains one of the simplest and most affordable four-place airplanes to own and maintain. **Complete logs available for review. Located in Auburn, Indiana.** |
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$78,500 USD
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| Inquiries: | Contact Seller |
| Registration: | N4485T |
| S/N: | 28-7225161 |
| Home Airport: | KGWB (Airnav) |
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Auburn, Indiana United States 
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| Days Active: | Today |
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Serial Number: 28-7225161 4,694 TTAF Complete logbooks since new No known accident history No known corrosion Annual current through 3/31/2027 New tires 750 lb useful load 50 gallons total fuel / 48 gallons usable Paint approximately 5.5/10 Carpet approximately 6/10 |
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| Total Time: | 4,694 Hours |
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Dual uAvionix AV-30 electronic flight instruments uAvionix tailBeaconX uAvionix AV-Mag Garmin GTR 205 COM |
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Vacuum system completely removed Two-place intercom |
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| Engines & Props | |
| Lycoming O-320-E3D, 150 HP | |
| Engine Hours: | 602 SMOH |
| Interior & Exterior | |
| Original. 6/10 | |
| Year Interior: | 1972 |
| Appears to be mainly original. Some touch ups. No signs of corrosion. | |
| Year Painted: | 1972 |
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Inspection Status: Annual completed March 2026 and good through 3/31/27. ELT was tested at annual and the battery has been replaced. |
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| Damage: | No known current or historical damage |
