1966 Piper Cherokee 235 for sale

1966 Piper Cherokee 235

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$139,999
Location owatonna, MN
Total Time 3,694 hrs
Engine SMOH 71 hrs
Serial # 28-10810
Reg # N8973W
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Standard six pack. A new Turn Coordinator was installed and the altimeter was overhauled in 2024. Static lines replaced in 2024. UAvionics ADS-B Out tail beacon installed. Wheel pants are all included even though main wheels were removed at time of pictures.

Description

This aircraft is an incredible family mover with a recently overhauled engine/prop and a fresh annual. It is ready to carry you on your next business trip or family adventure! Additionally, this aircraft would make a very good trainer for a private pilot looking to further their training in their own plane! The major maintenance items have been covered over the last couple of years which makes this plane ready to fly into the foreseeable future!

Engine

Exhaust and Engine mounts replaced in January of 2023. Engine and Prop both overhauled in November of 2023. Compressions at last annual were: 76 / 77 / 78 / 76 / 78 / 75

Propeller

Single Pane windshield and Laminar Flow Systems aileron speed mods installed. Annual Completed 1/27/2026, and all necessary actions were completed.

Interior

Interior was last replaced in 1999, and it is in very good condition. This aircraft is very comfortable to fly in, and it has a unique carbon fiber panel cover with LED instrument lights installed.

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

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Christopher Plasek
trade-a-plane.com
$139,999

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About This Piper Cherokee 235

This 1966 Piper Cherokee 235 (N8973W) is a single engine piston with 3,694 hours on the airframe. There are currently 31 Cherokee 235 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $57,261 to $195,238. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $139,999.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,694 hours
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8973W.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

owatonna, MN

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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

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