1966 Piper Cherokee 235
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
AVIONICS: Garmin GMA-345 Audio Panel w/ Bluetooth and USB Charger Garmin GNS-530W IFR Certified GPS w/ NAV/COM Radio King KY-97A Digital Com Radio Appareo Stratus ESG Transponder w/ Mode S ADS-B OUT Appareo Stratus 3i ADS-B IN Antenna Garmin GIA 106A CDI Indicator VOR
LOC Glideslope couple to 530 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: CW SB 760-682 Kit Fuel Selector Control Modification CW SB 896 by installing 4-Place Inertia Shoulder Harness Kit Klixon 7277 Circuit Breakers (all fuses removed) Electronics International EI EAC-1 EGT/CHT/OAT Gauge Electronics International EI VA-1A-300-WS Volts/Amps Meter Precision PAI-700 Vertical Card Compass
Description
This 1966 Piper Cherokee 235B is an awesome find. She was featured in the June 2022 issue of Piper Magazine. It has good bones, no damage history, never based near salt water, yearly annuals since registered, never a trainer, 3 previous owners, and complete logs since new. The plane is IFR certifiable; equipped with a Garmin 530 WAAS, Garmin GI-106A CDI w/glideslope, Stratus ESG 3/3i ADS-B in/out, plus a fresh annual all AD's in compliance. If you are looking for a fun ready to fly, long-range, true 4-seater that is well-equipped and dependable this is your plane.
Engine
ENGINE: 1,894 Hours Since Gold Star Remanufactured Engines By West Star Engine Corp. Make: Lycoming / Model: O-540-B4B5 / Serial #: 28-10823 PROPELLER: 245 Hours Since Overhaul on Hartzell Two-Blade Propeller Make: Hartzell / Model: HC-C2YF-1BF / Serial #: CH22157E MODS: PMA Products Solid State Fuel Pump per STC# SA02579AT Bogert Aviation Copper Battery Cables per STC# SA4008NM Concorde Platinum Sealed Battery per STC# SA01147WI
Propeller
5,577 Hours Total Time
Interior
Rated: 6/10 - The original interior is in fair shape w/normal wear
Exterior
Exterior Rated at 7 out of 10. Stripped, Self-Etching Prime Painted with: Imron# 55769U White Polyurethane Enamel Imron# G8125U Metallic Blue Polyurethane Enamel Imron# 8554UH Red Polyurethane Enamel Imron# 43822U Metallic Bronze Polyurethane Enamel
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$104,900
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Tulsa, OK | Jun 27, 2026 | 21 days | Active | |
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Michael Putz
trade-a-plane.com
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$112,500
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Mesa, AZ | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 235
This 1966 Piper Cherokee 235 (N9169W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,577 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 below the market average at $104,900.
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
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N9169W.
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.
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Price History
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.
