1966 Piper Cherokee 235 for sale

1966 Piper Cherokee 235

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$92,000below typical asking range
Location Grand Prairie, TX
Total Time 4,584 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,394 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 2810779
Reg # N9160W
Cruise 130 kts (241 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics: MX170C Digital Conversion Nav Com King KX-170B Nav Com King KT-76A Transponder Pilot Four Place intercom ADF (inop) Tail Beason ADS-B Glideslope Additional Equipment: Strobe light Position Lights Landing Light Wheel Pants Carb Heat

Description

Avionics / Equipment Avionics: MX170C Digital Conversion Nav Com King KX-170B Nav Com King KT-76A Transponder Pilot Four Place intercom ADF (inop) Tail Beason ADS-B Glideslope Additional Equipment: Strobe light Position Lights Landing Light Wheel Pants Carb Heat

Engine

Engine: LYCOMING O-540-B4B5 1,394 SMOH TBO: 2000 75-78-73-75-78-77/80 Prop: 15 SNEW HCC2YK1BF CH19966 Variable Pitch Prop

Propeller

HCC2YK1BF CH19966 Variable Pitch Prop

Interior

Number of Seats: 4 Oyster Gray Cloth Seats and matching Side panels

Exterior

White with Silver and Black accents

Inspection

Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc. Accordingly, you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft. The offer for sale of this aircraft is subject to contract and the aircraft may at any time be withdrawn from the market without prior notice. Specification is subject to verification by the purchaser.

Modifications / STCs

Strobe light

Position Lights

Landing Light

Wheel Pants

Carb Heat

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
$98,000
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
aircraftdealer.com
$88,000
$92,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$88,000
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$92,000
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$93,940 *
GBP £69,530
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$95,042

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cherokee 235

This 1966 Piper Cherokee 235 (N9160W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,584 hours on the airframe. There are currently 38 Cherokee 235 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $89,950 to $195,906. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $92,000.

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: 4,584 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 N9160W.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Grand Prairie, TX

Seller reported 1032 more aircraft in Texas →

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 N9160W against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

5 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, aircraftdealer.com, controlleremea.co.uk, globalplanesearch.com, controller.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $106,525–$145,624.

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

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