1971 Piper Cherokee 140/160
PRICED TO SELL!
IFR w/ AP for less than $70,000!
If you're looking for a low-cost way to build time, stay IFR current, or just go fly cross-country without burning a hole in your fuel budget, this Cherokee deserves a hard look. It's been upgraded, well equipped, and priced to fly — not to sit in a hangar looking pretty.
The Upgrade That Matters: RAM 160HP STC
This isn't a stock 140-horse Cherokee. It's been converted under the RAM 160HP STC, giving it noticeably better climb performance, more useful load margin, and the flexibility that comes with an extra 20 horsepower over the factory 140. Compressions as of 7/2026 annual: #1 72/80, #2 77/80, #3 75/80, #4 77/80. Paired with a Powerflow tuned exhaust system, this airplane picks up additional horsepower and a cleaner-sounding exhaust note — a proven combo among Cherokee owners for improving takeoff and climb performance without touching the airframe.
Real IFR Equipment, Not Just a Checkbox
This Cherokee is genuinely equipped to fly actual instrument approaches, not just technically "IFR legal":
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Garmin GNS430 – WAAS/IFR GPS navigator for approaches, airways, and moving-map situational awareness
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Garmin GNC300XL – dedicated nav/comm with integrated GPS
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S-TEC System 55 Autopilot – a genuine workload reducer for IFR cross-countries, approaches, and long VFR legs alike
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PS Engineering PMA6000M Audio Panel
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Garmin Gl-106A
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Garmin Transponder w/ ADS-B Out
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Additional panel instrumentation and equipment — see photos for full panel layout and installed avionics
This is the kind of panel that makes sense for an instrument student building approaches, a renter/owner logging actual IMC time, or a VFR pilot who wants real backup capability for cross-country trips.
Airframe & Cosmetics
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Paint: solid 8/10 — clean, straight lines, good color retention, presents very well on the ramp
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Interior: 5/10 — functional and comfortable, priced accordingly; a great candidate to make your own with a refresh down the road
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Spar AD recently complied with
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Recent digital logbooks available for review
Configuration Note
The 4th seat was recently removed to open up cargo/baggage capacity — great for hauling gear, tools, or camping equipment on cross-country trips. The seat is available and will be reinstalled prior to delivery for the next owner, so you get the flexibility of a 4-place airplane with the cargo-hauling convenience it's currently set up for.
Extras Included
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New, custom-fit canopy cover included with sale
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Manual tow bar
Why This Airplane Makes Sense
A 160HP Cherokee with an IFR-capable panel and an autopilot is a genuinely useful, affordable way to build cross-country and instrument time. Direct operating costs stay low, parts and maintenance knowledge are everywhere, and the extra horsepower from the RAM STC takes the edge off density-altitude and short-field performance that stock 140s are known for.
Whether you're finishing an instrument rating, need a reliable IFR-capable trainer for a flying club, or just want an economical way to go places on the weekend, this airplane is built for exactly that mission.
Located at KCRG — Craig Airport, Jacksonville, FL.
Serious inquiries welcome — see photos for panel detail, exterior condition, and installed equipment.
$69,000 USD
Call Jeremy McAlee at 904-477-3453
for serious sales inquiries.
Disclaimer
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