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1972 Piper Cherokee 140Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Spanish Fort, AL, USA

This 1972 Piper Cherokee 140, registration N5024T, serial number 28-7225320, is presented as a turn-key, best-equipped example of the type, located in Spanish Fort, Alabama. The airframe shows 3,721.9 hours total time, with the seller noting this will increase as the aircraft continues to be flown regularly. The Lycoming O-320-E3D engine is rated at 150 horsepower and shows a current tach time of 1,581.9 hours against a 2,000-hour TBO. Engine history includes a major overhaul on November 15, 2003, a top overhaul with four new cylinders on February 4, 2009, replacement of all exhaust gaskets on January 30, 2025, and reaming of all exhaust...

Year
1972
Make
Piper
Series
Cherokee
Model
Cherokee 140
Tail #
N5024T
Serial #
28-7225320

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
909 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,721.9 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,581 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
All logbooks from new to current
Inspection Status
Next extensive annual scheduled to begin 10/1/2026

Avionics

GPS

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Comms

Garmin GNC 215 - GNC Nav/Com and GNC Com installed 9/11/2024

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - two axis auto pilot installed 10/7/2025. Fully coupled with the 275's with altitude preselect, glide slope and ESP installed

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio panel with bluetooth installed 9/11/2024

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - Electronic Flight Instrument installed 2/11/2020

ADSB

Garmin GNX 375 - ADS-B Out via Transponder installed 2/11/2020

Additional Equipment

USB Charging Ports

Dual USBC charging ports installed 9/11/2024

Magnetometer

Garmin GMU 11 - GMU magnetometer installed

Course Deviation Indicator

Garmin GI 106B - Course deviation indicator installed 2/11/2020

Vacuum System Removal

Vacuum system removed. This also adds a few pounds to the useful load

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
9/10
Interior Notes
The interior is in decent shape. The back seats are currently removed for more space.
Exterior Notes
The exterior is in great condition. White with Maroon and grey striping. The wheel pants were repainted this past year.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-E3D
Engine Power
150 HP

Asking Price

$119,900

Aircraft Location

Spanish Fort, AL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 4, 2026: $119,900 - trade-a-plane

Sep 16, 2026: $119,900 - controller

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First Seen: Sep 16, 2026

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Asking Price

$119,900