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1966 Piper Cherokee 140/160Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Placerville, CA, USA

This 1966 Piper Cherokee 140/160 (N7430R) presents as a well-equipped and maintained example with several performance-enhancing modifications. The airframe shows 5,150 total hours, with a 160HP Lycoming O-320-E2A engine at 920 hours since major overhaul (1999) and a Sensenich propeller with 225 hours since overhaul (2019). Notable upgrades include Knots 2U aerodynamic seals, flap hinge fairings, and main gear fairings, along with a Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B Out system and King SkyMap IIIC GPS. The avionics suite features dual TKM MX170 Nav/Comms, a Century II autopilot, and King KMA 20 audio panel, supporting both VFR and IFR operations.

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Year: 1966

Make: Piper

Series: Cherokee

Model: Cherokee 140/160

Tail #: N7430R

Serial #: 28-21962

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Training, Recreational

Flight Rules: VFR & IFR

Useful Load: 838 lbs

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 5,150 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 920 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 225 hrs

Inspection Status: Annual Inspection Accomplished March 2025. Transponder & Static System Checks Accomplished April 2025. 500-hour Mag Inspections Accomplished at 5041 Hours.

Avionics

Audio

King KMA 20

Comms

TKM MX 170C - TKM MX Nav/Com w/VOR/LOC/GS

radio2

TKM MX 170B - TKM MX Nav/Com w/VOR/LOC/GS

GPS

King SkyMap IIIC - IIIC Panel Mounted

Transponder

King KT 76

ADS-B Out

Garmin GDL 82 - GDL ADS-B Out

intercom

FlightCom IIsx - 2-Place (expandable to 4-Place)

Autopilot

Piper Auto Control III - III (Century II) Single Axis tracks Heading Bug

ADF

King KR-86 - ADF (Inop)

Additional Equipment

Speed Mods

160HP Upgrade and Speed Mods

Gap Seals

Knots 2U Aileron, Flap, and Stabilator Gap Seals

Flap Hinge Fairings

Knots 2U Flap Hinge Fairings

Main Gear Fairings

Knots 2U Main Gear Fairings

Yokes

Ram's Horn Yokes with dual PTT

Brakes

Pilot Side Toe Brakes and Central Hand Brake

Landing Light

LED Landing Light

Engine Hoses

Type D Engine Hoses, eliminating AD 2017-14-04

Inspection Panels

Under Wing Inspection Panels to Facilitate Inspecting Aft Spar Attachment Fittings per SB789B

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes: Red Vinyl Seats with Matching Side Panels and Carpet (dark gray floor mats protecting carpet). Above average condition. Four-point Harnesses for Front Occupants.

Exterior Notes: Overall Matterhorn White with Sunfast Red and Miner's Gold Highlight Colors. Above average condition with High Gloss. Small area of very light hail noted on each wing.