1973 Piper Cherokee 235
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
One Owner Since New$145,000 or best offer
Engine
Lycoming 0540-B4B5 SMOH: 1103.44
Propeller
Hartzell HC-C2YK-1 BF
Interior
3 PAX + pilot, Medium Blue Leather seats and sidewalls
Exterior
White with multi blue striping
Inspection
Always Hangared, Well Maintained, All Logbooks, No Known Damage History Fresh Annual 03/2026 R & L fuel hoses replaced 08/2022 Nav coms serviced 03/2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Frick Aviation
globalair.com
|
$145,000
$140,000
|
FL | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 235
This 1973 Piper Cherokee 235 is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,884 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 above the market average at $145,000.
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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Piper Cherokee 235 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
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 database checked for this aircraft.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $188,683–$240,889.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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