1969 Piper Cherokee 140/160Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1969 Piper Cherokee 140/160 (N121MD) presents as a well-maintained and thoughtfully upgraded trainer or personal aircraft with 9,668 total airframe hours. The Lycoming O-320-E2A engine received a 160hp upgrade and was overhauled in 2022 with new Type "D" Teflon hoses and shock mounts, currently showing 272 hours since major overhaul. A factory-new propeller was installed in 2024 with just 67 hours of operation, complemented by a PowerFlow tuned exhaust system added the same year for enhanced performance.

The aircraft blends classic and modern elements with a 2012 repaint and a comprehensive avionics upgrade featuring a Garmin G5 digital display, GNS 430 GPS/NAV/COM, GTX 327 transponder, S-Tec autopilot, and an Electronics International CGR-30P/CGR-30C engine monitoring system installed in 2023. The panel maintains traditional instruments while adding these modern capabilities, making it suitable for both VFR and IFR operations. With all logs since new and current AD compliance, the aircraft shows 765 lbs useful load and is maintained with an annual inspection due May 2025 and recent pitot-static check completed March 2024.