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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 presents detailed specifications for the 1969 Piper Cherokee 140 N140HC, highlighting its status as one of the best deals in the used aircraft market with an estimated price of $28,000.
- Powered by a 150 hp Lycoming 0320-E2A engine, the aircraft offers a cruise speed of 127 knots at 75% power and a maximum range of 470 nautical miles.
- Key operational characteristics include a 2+2 seating capacity, a maximum ramp weight of 2150 lbs, a service ceiling of 14,300 ft, and a best rate of climb of 650 fpm.
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