1970 Piper Cherokee 140Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1970 Piper Cherokee 140 (N5415S) presents as a well-maintained trainer aircraft with several performance-enhancing modifications. The airframe shows 4,220 total hours with a 310-hour SMOH Lycoming engine upgraded to 160 hp via the Ram STC and Powerflow exhaust system, delivering strong climb performance of 800 FPM under typical loading conditions. The aircraft features Knots2U gap seals and flap fairings for improved aerodynamics, along with matching wheel pants (currently uninstalled). Avionics include dual TKM MX 170B comm radios, a Garmin transponder with ADS-B Out, GDL-52 for ADS-B In, and an unused Garmin Aera GPS, making it VFR-capable with modern traffic awareness.

The exterior paint retains good shine with minor blemishes (rated 7.5/10), while the interior is described as functional but dated (8/10), featuring a four-place intercom with push-to-talk. Maintenance highlights include recent tire replacements, consistent compression readings in the 70s, complete digitized logs with no damage history, and always hangared storage. The seller notes the aircraft has been maintained with an "open checkbook" and includes a plug-in engine preheater for cold-weather operations. With an 801 lb useful load, this Cherokee serves well as an economical trainer or personal aircraft, though the seller is moving to a faster four-place model.