1964 Piper Cherokee 235 for sale

1964 Piper Cherokee 235

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$175,000above typical asking range
Location Lake In The Hills, IL
Total Time 4,265 hrs
Engine SMOH 174 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-10188
Reg # N8663W
Cruise 130 kts (241 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin GMA 350c Audio Panel with Bluetooth Garmin GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B IN/Out Transponder Garmin G5 Attitude/Altimeter/Airspeed Indicator Garmin G5 Horizontal Situation Indicator Garmin GTR 225 NAV/COM Garmin GTR 200 COM Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot

Description

1964 PIPER CHEROKEE 235 For Sale in Lake In The Hills, Illinois AKC Aviation proudly presents N8663W, a 1964 Piper Cherokee 235 for sale. This turnkey aircraft features a recently overhauled engine with only 174 hours SMOH.66 Equipped with a Garmin Panel, GFC 500 Autopilot, and GNX 375 GPS with ADS-B In and Out, it efficiently carries impressive loads.

Engine

Engine Lycoming O-540-B4B5 S/N L-5727-40 174 Since Major Overhaul by Poplar Grove Airmotive, Inc. (11/2023) Compressions #1 76/80 #2 72/80 #3 72/80 #4 77/80 #5 74/80 #6 72/80 (01/2026) Propeller Sensenich Propeller Model 80BM8-0-71 S/N 24 413 Since Propeller Overhaul By Sensenich Propeller Service, Inc. (07/2020)

Propeller

Sensenich Propeller Model 80BM8-0-71 S/N 24 413 Since Propeller Overhaul By Sensenich Propeller Service, Inc. (07/2020)

Interior

Interior Cloth Pilot and Copilot Seating Gary Carpet Cloth Sidewalls with Gray Accents 4 Place Seating Interior Refurbished by South West Aircraft Interiors (1994) Exterior Original Paint In Good Condition for Age Gray Paint with Red and Black Accents

Exterior

Original Paint In Good Condition for Age Gray Paint with Red and Black Accents

Inspection

Midwest based Complete Logbooks Annual Due (02/2027) Pitot/Static due (03/2026) Transponder due (03/2026) Flaps Re-skinned and Painted (12/2025) Rudder Re-skinned and Painted (11/2024) New Exhaust (11/2024) New Windshield (06/2020) Useful Load 1425 lbs

Modifications / STCs

J.P.I 830 Engine Monitoring System

Garmin GSB 15 USB Charger

All LED Aircraft Lighting

Door Steward Door Assist

Electric Trim

Autopilot Disconnect

Dual Push to talk

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
AKC Aviation
controller.com
$175,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 235

This 1964 Piper Cherokee 235 (N8663W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,265 hours on the airframe. There are currently 38 Cherokee 235 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $89,950 to $194,842. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $175,000.

The Cherokee 235 cruises at 130 kts (241 km/h) with a range of 745 nm (1,380 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,500 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13 GPH (49 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $81/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,265 hours
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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Piper Cherokee 235 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
130 kts (241 km/h)
Range
745 nm (1,380 km)
Ceiling
14,500 ft (4,420 m)
Max Weight
2,900 lbs (1,315 kg)
Useful Load
1,410 lbs (640 kg)
Horsepower
235 HP
Fuel Burn
13 GPH (49 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cherokee 235

Fuel Burn
13.0 GPH
~$84/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Cherokee 235. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8663W.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lake In The Hills, IL

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $113,351–$168,750.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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