1968 Piper Cherokee 235
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDual KX-155 Nav/Com Piper Autopilot Northstar GPS approach tracking KR-87 KN-64 Sigtronics 4-px Intercom ADS-B out
Description
1968 Cherokee Pathfinder 235 hp great performance with 156 mph speed. Useful load 1433 lbs. Great bang for the buck. AFTT 2191 hrs. LycomingO-540 144 SMOH. Excellent maintenance history. All logs. Piper Autopilot keeps wings level and flies straight. ADS-B out. Don't miss out. Call Mike.
Engine
Lycoming O-540 235 HP 144 SMOH
Interior
Original interior
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mike Bishop
trade-a-plane.com
|
$125,000
|
Rfle, CO | Apr 23, 2026 | 85 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper Cherokee 235
This 1968 Piper Cherokee 235 (N9470W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,191 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 $125,000.
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.
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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 N9470W.
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 N9470W 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.
