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1969 Piper Cherokee 140 N140HC
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| Used price: | $28,000* | |
| Engine make/model: | Lycoming 0320-E2A | |
| Horsepower@rpm: | 150@2700* | |
| Horsepower for takeoff: | 150 | |
| TBO hrs.: | 2000 | |
| Fuel type: | 100/100LL | |
| Propeller type/diameter: | Sensenich Fixed/74 | |
| Landing gear type: | Tri/Fixed | |
| Max ramp weight (lbs.): | 2150 | |
| Gross weight (lbs.): | 2150 | |
| Landing weight (lbs.): | 2150 | |
| Empty weight, std. (lbs.): | 1353** | |
| Useful load, std. (lbs.): | 797** | |
| Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): | 509** | |
| Usable fuel (gals.): | 48 | |
| Oil capacity (qts.): | 8 | |
| Wingspan: | 30 ft. | |
| Overall length: | 23 ft. 3 in. | |
| Height: | 7 ft. 3 in. | |
| Wing area (sq. ft.): | 160 | |
| Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): | 13.4 | |
| Power loading (lbs./hp.): | 14.3 | |
| Wheel base: | 6 ft. 2 in. | |
| Wheel track (ft.): | 10 | |
| Wheel size (in.): | 6.00 x 6 | |
| Seating capacity: | 2+2 | |
| Cabin doors: | 1 | |
| Cabin width (in.): | 42 | |
| Baggage capacity (lbs.): | 200 | |
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PERFORMANCE
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| Cruise speed (kts.): | ||
| 75% power @ 7,800 ft.: | 127 | |
| 65% power @ 10,200 ft.: | 117*** | |
| 55% power @ 12,000 ft.: | 110*** | |
| Max range (w/ reserve) (nm): | ||
| 75% power: | 470 | |
| 65% power: | 522 | |
| 55% power: | 583 | |
| Fuel consumption (gph): | ||
| 75% power: | 8.4 | |
| 65% power: | 7.3 | |
| 55% power: | 6.2 | |
| Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs): | 5.5 | |
| Vs (kts.): | 52 | |
| Vs0 (kts.): | 48 | |
| Best rate of climb (SL fpm): | 650 | |
| Best rate of climb, 8,000 ft. (fpm): | 350 | |
| Service ceiling (ft.): | 14,300 | |
| Takeoff ground roll (ft.): | 800 | |
| Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): | 1700 | |
| Landing ground roll (ft.): | 535 | |
| Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): | 1080 | |
| * unmodified stock aircraft | ||
| ** as tested | ||
| *** estimated | ||
| Source: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, Winter 2003/2004 | ||
1969 Piper Cherokee 140 N140HC
Key Takeaways:
- The article provides detailed specifications for a 1969 Piper Cherokee 140 N140HC, highlighted as "one of the best deals on the used market" with a used price of $28,000 (Winter 2003/2004).
- This aircraft is powered by a 150 hp Lycoming O-320-E2A engine, features a 2+2 seating capacity, and has a useful load of 797 lbs.
- Key performance metrics include a maximum cruise speed of 127 knots at 75% power, a maximum range of 583 nautical miles (at 55% power), and a service ceiling of 14,300 feet.
- Operational performance details a takeoff ground roll of 800 feet and a landing ground roll of 535 feet.
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