1968 Piper Cherokee 235
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
A simple but reliable aircraft. Certified to run on MOGAS so cheap to operate.
Currently undergoing annual at Wet Sale, has done compression test and passed.
Will be getting a paint job as part of this annual, so will be Mickey mouse when it's done.
6 cylinder Lycoming, overhauled in 2002, only done about 270 hours since overhaul.
Prop has only done about 15 hours since new. Fixed pitch.
Top of dash needs work as part of annual too. 6 cylinder Lycoming, overhauled in 2002, only done about 270 hours since overhaul.
Prop has only done about 15 hours since new.
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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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$93,821
$93,007
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Victoria, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 235
This 1968 Piper Cherokee 235 (VH-PAM) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,496 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 $93,821.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-PAM) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Victoria, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check VH-PAM against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below 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.
