This airplane qualifies as a TAA aircraft, which makes it the ideal platform for PPL, instrument and commercial single engine students. Prop overhauled 3​/​25. FlightRules: VFR Garmin 430w Garmin GTX345 transponder (2) Avionics AV-30's BendixAerocruz 100 auto pilot RAM iPad mini mount Garmin 106A CDI 2 place intercom Pilot & copilot foot brakes 160hp Approx 3100TT, 850SMOH (2008 overhaul) All logs, no damage history. Fresh annual (4​/​2026) Painted 4​/​2025 Interior 4​/​2025 Located in Custer, SD

Manufacturer year

1968

Serial Number

28-24471

Registration Number

N7200J

Make/Model

Piper Cherokee 140​/​160

Engine Details (e.g. Total Engine Time; Suggested TBO; Hours Remaining)

Lycoming 160hp upgrade

Avionics

Narco At-150 transponder Duel Icom radios Garmin 396 GPS

Interior/Exterior; Additional Equipment

Leather interior. Great condition

Aircraft Model Overview (Reference only)

The Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 and PA-28-160 are fixed-gear, low-wing, single-engine aircraft produced by Piper Aircraft Corporation in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, from 1960 through the mid-1970s. Among the most widely flown light aircraft of their era, the Cherokee variants established Piper's low-wing trainer platform as the principal competitor to the Cessna 172, and the type's influence is evident across every subsequent PA-28 derivative — from the Warrior through to the Archer and Arrow. Tens of thousands of pilots earned their certificates in Cherokee 140s and 160s, and the fleet's longevity reflects both the soundness of the original design and the depth of the maintenance and parts network that has grown around it. The PA-28-140 is powered by a Lycoming O-320-E2A producing 150 horsepower, later increased to 160 horsepower in the Cherokee 140's post-1968 revision, while the PA-28-160 uses the Lycoming O-320-B2B at 160 horsepower — a distinction that creates some nomenclature overlap between the two variants in the used market. Both engines are carbureted, air-cooled four-cylinder units with a 2,000-hour TBO and a parts and overhaul network that is among the most accessible in general aviation. Fuel burn is typically 7 to 8 USG per hour at cruise power, making the Cherokee an economical cross-country and training platform by any measure. The PA-28 airframe features Piper's distinctive semi-tapered "Hershey bar" wing — a constant-chord, low-aspect-ratio planform shared across early Cherokee variants. While less efficient at cruise than a tapered wing, the Hershey bar wing offers exceptionally docile stall characteristics: a straight-ahead mush with minimal tendency to drop a wing, an ideal quality for primary flight training. The all-metal, low-wing configuration provides good ground stability and a roomy cabin cross-section. The spring-steel main gear legs require minimal maintenance and absorb normal landing loads predictably. Entry is via two doors on opposite sides of the cabin, simplifying boarding and deplaning for all occupants. The four-seat cabin is one of the Cherokee's most competitive attributes relative to its contemporaries. Shoulder room and headroom are generous for a light single of this class, surpassing the Cessna 172's cabin width in most measurements, and the side-by-side seating arrangement naturally supports dual instruction. The instrument panel is simple and logically laid out, well-suited to primary and instrument training. Rear passenger access is via the forward-hinged doors, and the rear bench accommodates two adults comfortably on legs up to two hours. Baggage is stowed in a compartment aft of the rear seats, accessed through the rear of the cabin. In today's used aircraft market, the Cherokee 140 and 160 sit at one of the most accessible price points in the certified fixed-gear single-engine category. Acquisition costs are typically lower than comparable Cessna 172s of the same era, while operating costs are broadly similar. The type's primary appeal is to flight schools seeking cost-effective primary training platforms, owner-pilots looking for an affordable IFR-capable personal aircraft, and first-time buyers entering piston ownership. The Piper Cherokee community is well-organized, with an active type club — the Piper Owner Society — and a broad base of A&P experience across the country. The Piper Cherokee 140 and 160 represent the foundation on which a generation of American pilots built their flying careers. Honest, predictable, durable, and simple to maintain, the type offers a straightforward ownership proposition that has not diminished with age. Buyers evaluating specific airframes should prioritize corrosion inspection — particularly in the wing spar and control surface areas — logbook continuity, and the condition of the carburetor heat and fuel system. Well-maintained examples remain entirely capable IFR cross-country machines and first-rate primary trainers well into their fifth and sixth decades of service.