1969 Piper Cherokee 235
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Garmin GNS430W IFR GPS/NAV/COM Garmin G5 Electronic Attitude Indicator w/Battery Backup Garmin G5 Electronic HSI w/Battery Backup Garmin GTN 650 Xi Garmin 345 transponder ADSB IN/Out Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin GI106A VOR/LOC/GS Indicator S-TEC 60 Autopilot w/ Alt. Hold Davtron M800 Chronometer Additional Features: Tip Tanks – 84 Gals. Fuel Avionics Master Switch Flashing Beacon Wheel Pants Pilot’s Side Window Vent Hobbs Meter
Description
This 1969 Piper Cherokee 235 is a strong-performing, well-equipped aircraft featuring a modern Garmin avionics suite including a WAAS-enabled Garmin GNS 430W, Garmin GTN 650Xi, Garmin G5s, and a Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B transponder. An S-TEC 60 Autopilot with altitude hold adds excellent stability and reduced pilot workload, making this Cherokee 235 an ideal platform for comfortable and capable cross-country flying.
Engine
Engine Hours: 1635 Hours SMOH Prop Hours: 497 Hours SPOH Hartzell Propeller
Propeller
Airframe Hours: 4193 Hours TT
Interior
6 out of 10
Exterior
7 out of 10
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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AirMart - Adam Mabry
trade-a-plane.com
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$124,900
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Lexington (), KY | Jun 02, 2026 | 45 days | Active | |
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Adam Mabry
airmart.com
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$124,900
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— | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 235
This 1969 Piper Cherokee 235 (N8534N) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,193 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 $124,900.
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.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
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 N8534N.
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 N8534N against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $118,900–$124,975.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
