1973 Piper Cherokee 235
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
C-GRFH has: -no damage history -original logbooks back to new. Originally registered in US, then imported to Canada in 1980's. -3900+ TT -1400+ SMOH O540 B4/B5 ("bulletproof") -prop and mags overhauled in March 2026 -new 406 ELT October 2025 -original paint, and interior in good condition. Pilot seat has a couple of holes worn in fabric, but other seats in very good condition. Carpet needs to be replaced in back seat and baggage area. -wheel pants need refurbishing. Fibreglass cowl and tip tanks repainted about three years ago. -Relatively new ADSB-in and ADSB-out (978UAT only). Wiring installed to tail for future TailBeacon X ADSB-out. -new Garmin GL40 flip flop installed about 2015 -Little L-per and antenna for CASARA ELT homing belong to CASARA, so I would remove before possession if airplane not sold to CASARA pilot. -Maintained by Artisan Aviation (Ian Baker) for at least the last 22 years. -Hangared at CYBW -useful load 1332# ("my flying truck"). Great people hauler and cross country airplane.
Engine
O540 B4/B5 235 HP
Propeller
White with green and gold trim
Interior
see general description
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dwight Carter
trade-a-plane.com
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$120,000
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Calgary, AB, Canada | Jun 29, 2026 | 5 days | Active |
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About This Piper Cherokee 235
This 1973 Piper Cherokee 235 (C-GRFH) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,980 hours on the airframe. There are currently 38 Cherokee 235 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $89,950 to $193,648. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $120,000.
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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (C-GRFH) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check C-GRFH against the NTSB accident database.
