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Is a Piper Cherokee 140 a good plane?
The PA28-140 is a great airplane–good performance at a good price, reliable, easy to fly and affordable to maintain.
How high can a Piper Cherokee 140 fly?
Specifications
| 1964 Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 | 1967 Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Climb Best Rate | 820 FPM | 660 FPM |
| Wing Loading | 12.2 lbs./sq. ft. | 13.4 lbs./sq. ft. |
| Power Loading | 13.9 lbs./hp | 14.3 lbs./hp |
| Service Ceiling | 15,000 ft. | 14,300 ft. |
How fast does a Piper 140 fly?
96 to 102 knots
The Cherokee 140 is not nimble or quick. Its clunky. Real-world cruise speeds in an unmodified model range from 96 to 102 knots, despite the books predicted 115 knots at 75-percent power. The climb is sluggish, with a book value of about 650 FPM.
Is a Piper Cherokee a good starter plane?
The Cherokee 140 and the Tomahawk are two excellent starter aircraft for VFR or light IFR, if properly equipped. The 140 has more capability and is more expensive to buy and feed gas than the Tomahawk.
What is the range for a Cherokee 140?
1966 Piper Cherokee 140
| RANGE, 50 GAL. (nm): | |
| 75% power: | 540* |
| 65% power: | 588* |
| 55% power: | 707* |
| *Estimated |
How much is an annual on Piper Cherokee 140?
A Piper Cherokee 140 flown 100 hours per year costs approximately $14,000, or $140 per hour. Flown 150 hours per year, it costs roughly $17,500, or $117 per hour. Expect $7,000 in annual fixed costs (regardless of time flown) and approximately $70 per hour in variable costs per hour flown.
What is the easiest single engine plane to fly?
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is widely considered the easiest plane to fly. While many factors come into play that makes the Cessna 172 so easy to fly, the most influential features are its high wing configuration, powerful engine, spacious & comfortable cockpit, and intuitive and forgiving controls.
What engine is in a Cherokee 140?
Lycoming O-320
1966 Piper Cherokee 140
| Engine make/model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| TBO (hrs.): | 2000 |
| Horsepower@altitude: | 150@SL |
| Horsepower on takeoff: | 150 |
| Fuel type: | 100LL |
How much is an annual inspection on a Piper Cherokee?
Regular Maintenance Inspections The Piper Cherokee operating costs should include money set aside depending on the amount of hours flow for regular maintenance and inspections. Depending on the age and condition of the aircraft, these costs typically range between $15-$30 per hour.
How much does it cost to own a Cessna 140?
Financing: AOPA Finance estimates a monthly payment of $237 for a 10-year loan at 7.5 percent with 20 percent down on a purchase price of $25,000. Biggest plus: Sips fuel.
Is the Piper Cherokee 140 a high performance airplane?
Keep in mind, any performance increase in a Cherokee 140 would be an improvement. Cherokees were their marquee’s entry-level 2+2 machines, and none were designed as high-performance airplanes. In fact, Piper hoped the original Cherokee 140 would compete as much with the Cessna 150 as the 172.
Is the Cherokee 140 too easy to fly?
The littlest Cherokees have always been regarded as among the gentlest of trainers, so universally respected for their predictable manners that some instructors actually criticize them for being too easy to fly. Keep in mind, any performance increase in a Cherokee 140 would be an improvement.
Does a Cherokee 140 have an emergency exit?
Cherokee 140s have only one passenger door, on the right side, and no baggage door at all. This makes an emergency exit problematical, particularly for those in the back seat. The door is the standard Piper two-latch design, with a latch lever near the armrest and a separate lever overhead.
When did the Jeep Cherokee 140 come out?
Nevertheless, the 140 proved popular. While the Cherokee 160-and its sibling the Cherokee 150-was dropped after the 1967 model year, the 140 remained in production for 13 years before it was superseded by the Warrior. Some 10,213 were built. In 1965, another prop was installed which allowed the full 2700 RPM and restored the missing power.