1968 Piper Cherokee 235
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Standard Six Pack Panel Nav/Com: King KX 155 GPS/Com: Garmin GPS Transponder: Garmin GTX 327 Audio Panel: Garmin GMA 340 Skybeacon ADSb out Additional Equipment: Knots 4U Flap Gap Seals Wheel Pants all tires (nose wheel not installed at time of pictures)
Description
Western hangared and operated Piper Cherokee 235, is currently based at KFLY in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The aircraft has just completed a fresh annual inspection, and is ready to go, with engine compressions in the upper 70's on all cylinders. Aircraft is equipped with a Garmin GNS 530 (non-WAAS) GPS and Nav/Com, King KX155 Nav/Com, Garmin GTX 327 Transponder, and the Garmin GMA 340 audio panel. Equipped with Knots 2U flap gap seals, upgraded shoulder harness, and more. Paint and interior while older, are in excellent condition and reflects the level of care that has been given to this aircraft.
Engine
Lycoming O-540-B4B5 - 2000 TBO 235HP Time Since Major Overhaul (SMOH) Hrs 1,550 Prop: Hartzell two blade constant speed.
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 |
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Altivation Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$116,900
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Colorado Springs, CO | May 05, 2026 | 73 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 235
This 1968 Piper Cherokee 235 (N94487W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,500 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 $116,900.
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
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 N94487W.
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 N94487W against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $118,900–$128,675.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
