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1973 Piper Cherokee 140/160Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sacramento, CA, USA

This 1973 Piper Cherokee, registration N15518, is a 160HP model with a total time of 3,890 hours. Its engine has 1,695 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) and the propeller has 1,390 hours since overhaul (SPOH), with the 160HP RAM upgrade installed in January 2002. The aircraft has a useful load of 795 pounds and 48 gallons of usable fuel.

The panel is equipped for IFR operations with a King KX170B nav/com, a Narco MK12D nav/com, an Apollo GX55 GPS, and a Garmin GDL 82 for ADS-B Out capability. It also features a Piper Autocontrol IIIB autopilot with a nav interface. Additional notable equipment includes dual toe brakes, RMD Hoerner-style...

Year
1973
Make
Piper
Series
PA-28 Cherokee
Model
Cherokee 140/160
Tail #
N15518
Serial #
28-7325086

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,890 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,695 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,390 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Accomplished April 2025, Transponder & Static System Checks Accomplished July 2024

Avionics

GPS

Apollo GX55 - GPS, (Inop)

Comms

King KX 170B - Nav/Comm with VOR/LOC/GS (Nav Side Inop), Digital Nav/Com with VOR/LOC (Display Inop)

AP

Piper Autocontrol IIIB - IIIB w/Nav Interface

Audio

Radio Switching Panel w/3-Light MB

ADSB

Garmin GDL 82 - GDL ADS-B Out

DME

Narco DME 190

ADF

King KR85 - (Inop)

Transponder

King KT 76C

intercom

Sigtronics SPA-400 - (Wired to Front Seats)

Additional Equipment

Brakes

Pilot & Co-Pilot Toe Brakes, Dual Toe Brakes

Engine Upgrade

RAM 160HP - RAM Upgrade Installed 01/2002

Wing Modifications

RMD Hoerner Style Wingtips - RMD w/LED Recognition Lights, RMD Gap Seals, Hinge Fairings, Aileron and Flap Gap Seals, Flap Hinge Fairings

Lighting

LED Lighting: Landing, Recognition, Nav, and Beacon

Battery Box

Bogert Battery Box

ELT

ACK E-04 - ACK 406 MHz ELT

Avionics Master

Alternator Indicator

Alternator Indicator Light

Covers

Cabin Cover and Reflective Window Shields

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Medium Blue Fabric Seats with Light Blue Side Panels. Average to Above Average Condition.
Exterior Notes
Overall Chevron White with Medium Blue Striping. Overall Shows Well with Light Normal Wear.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-E3D
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 74DM6-0-58

Asking Price

$63,000

Aircraft Location

Sacramento, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 13, 2026: $63,000(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane

Nov 4, 2025: $65,000(-$6,000) - trade-a-plane

Aug 20, 2025: $71,000(-$3,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Aug 17, 2025

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