1969 Piper Cherokee 235 for sale

1969 Piper Cherokee 235

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$124,900within typical asking range
Location Santa Barbara, CA
Total Time 2,819 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,045 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-11173
Reg # N991CB
Cruise 130 kts (241 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics: 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

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$124,900

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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

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,819 hours
Budget $195 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cherokee 235 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
130 kts (241 km/h)
Range
745 nm (1,380 km)
Ceiling
14,500 ft (4,420 m)
Max Weight
2,900 lbs (1,315 kg)
Useful Load
1,410 lbs (640 kg)
Horsepower
235 HP
Fuel Burn
13 GPH (49 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cherokee 235

Fuel Burn
13.0 GPH
~$84/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Cherokee 235. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N991CB.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Seller reported 854 more aircraft in California →

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.

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