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Piper Aircraft

Piper Cherokee PA-28-140

P28A
Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral
Single-Engine PistonDiscontinued1961–1977
Range
—
MTOW
975 kg
Cruise
108 kt · 200 km/h
Seats
4
4 seats (pilot included)
Used price
—

The Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 is a single-engine piston produced between 1961 and 1977. It has a cruise speed of 108 kt (200 km/h), 4 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 146 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/7/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight
Jan 01, 1960
FAA cert.
—
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
—
Units produced
32,778

Classic trainer and personal aircraft of Brazilian flying clubs, the basis of the PA-28 family. The sheet represents the Cherokee 140, the training version with a 150 hp Lycoming engine; the family in the Brazilian fleet also includes the Cherokee 180, able to fly with four occupants and baggage. Simple and economical, it remains active in pilot training in the country.

Detailed specs

Performance

Power
150 hp
Engine
Lycoming O-320-E2A

Cabin and comfort

Detailed specs pending

Avionics and engines

Detailed specs pending

Operating costs

Data source
consumo: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft-fact-sheets/piper-cherokee
Last updated
2026

External dimensions

Overall length
7.1 m
Wingspan
9.14 m
Height
2.22 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
545 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
975 kg
Fuel capacity
189 L
Fuel capacity
338 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
4 typical seats (pilot included)
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Volume
—
Baggage
—

History

First flight - 1960

1960

End of production - 1977

1977

Brazil Fleet

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Registrations in Brazil

56 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

PP-JFGPT-CNOPT-CPIPT-DAEPT-DHRPT-DPTPT-DZRPT-IYPPT-IYQPT-IZNPT-IZOPT-JCUPT-JEKPT-JPKPT-KSNPT-MTMPT-NRQPT-NRTPT-NTLPT-NTUPT-NUDPT-NULPT-NUNPT-NURPT-NUTPT-NVGPT-NVLPT-NVZPT-NXBPT-NXJPT-NXSPT-NYQPT-NYUPT-NYVPT-NYZPT-NZIPT-NZUPT-RHTPT-RJTPT-RKDPT-RKHPT-RLJPT-RNKPT-RPEPT-RPMPT-RPTPT-RYJPT-RZOPT-VBNPT-VBQPT-VFHPT-VFKPT-VHVPT-VHWPT-VHXPT-VKM

Frequently asked questions

How fast is the Piper Cherokee PA-28-140?

Cruise speed is 108 kt, equivalent to 200 km/h.

How many passengers does the Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 seat?

The Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 has 4 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 3 passengers.

How many Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 are there in Brazil?

There are 146 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/7/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.