1965 Piper Cherokee 235
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDual G5's with GAD 29 and GMU 11 Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Garmin GNX 375 GPS/Transponder
ADS-B in/out Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel w/ 4-place intercom Garmin GNC 255 Nav/com Garmin GNC 225 Nav/com Insight G2 color Engine Monitor Dual Garmin USB Ports
Description
Very likely the nicest and lowest time on the market. Pristine Cherokee 235 with less than 2000 total time. Beautiful paint (9/10), New Interior (9.9/10), Recent Garmin Panel including GFC 500 autopilot. 700 SMOH O-540-B4B5 engine, Constant speed prop 270 soh Excellent glass. Complete logs.
Engine
IO-540-B4B5 Lycoming Airwolf Remote Oil Filter Brackett air filter STC New Battery box and low loss copper kit 2023 Prestolite starter overhauled 2023 Flown Over 200hrs last three years
Interior
New Leather interior New Carpet New BAS Inertia reel shoulder harnesses Sunvisors
Exterior
(9/10), New Interior (9.9/10), Recent Garmin Panel including GFC 500 autopilot
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sammy Jones
trade-a-plane.com
|
$162,500
|
Lenoir City, TN | Mar 20, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 235
This 1965 Piper Cherokee 235 (N8997W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,970 hours on the airframe. There are currently 40 Cherokee 235 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $89,950 to $195,170. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $162,500.
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.
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Piper Cherokee 235 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8997W.
Location & Ownership
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.
We'll check N8997W against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $106,802–$139,999.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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