1969 Piper Cherokee 235
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Garmin 340 audio panel w/3LMB Garmin 430 Nav/Com/GPS King KX-155B Piper AutoControl III autopilot-INOP HSI Built-in intercom Bendix King KT-76A Transponder Dual XGPS 190 ADSB-In Dual iPAD mounts for Foreflight Equipment: Custom cover 3 aviation headsets Tanis Engine Heater Pilot push to talk Tow bar Angle of attack indicator Co-pilot push to talk Heated Pitot Wheel Fairings
Description
This 1969 Piper Cherokee 235 is an awesome find. The airframe has very low total time and comes with a complete set of original logs. The engine is mid-time, was overhauled by the factory, has good compressions and runs strong. The plane is IFR equipped with a Garmin 430, ADS-B in and out and more. If you are looking for a simple to fly, long range, heavy hauler that is well-equipped and looks fantastic, this is your chance. At this price, it will not be available for very long, so be sure to contact us right away! Fresh Annual with Sale!
Engine
Engine: Lycoming O-540-B4B5 S/N: RL-16207-40A SMOH: 1045
Interior
The seats, carpet, side panels and all plastic components are rated good to fair.
Exterior
The overall condition of the exterior is excellent. The paint is new, of high quality and is free of chips or scratches.
Inspection
Fresh Annual with Sale!
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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Virtual Airplane Broker
trade-a-plane.com
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$124,900
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Santa Barbara, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper Cherokee 235
This 1969 Piper Cherokee 235 (N991CB) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,819 hours on the airframe. There are currently 39 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 $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 N991CB.
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 N991CB 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–$124,975.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.