1975 Piper Cherokee 235
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRwith a new GFC 500 autopilot paired with 2 Garmin G5 AI/HSI and a GTN650Xi Touchscreen autopilot. Avionics: • Garmin GTN 650Xi WAAS GPS/NAV/COM • Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM • Garmin GFC 500 Digital Autopilot • Dual Garmin G5 (Attitude Indicator HSI) • Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder • Garmin Smart Glide Emergency Landing Guidance • EGT Gauge
Description
Good, honest 1975 Piper Cherokee Pathfinder that has been a dependable airplane for me. The Pathfinder is a great traveling Cherokee with plenty of power from the 235-HP engine and a solid useful load. It climbs well, cruises comfortably, and is a very stable platform both in the pattern and on cross-country flights.
Engine
1620 SMOH, 120 SPOH. Equipped with an O-540-B4-B5 with strong compressions. New baffling, scat tubing.
Interior
7/10 Original 1975 interior in great shape, no tears or holes. Minor cracking in plastic trim. 7/10 paint, overall very good shape. small imperfections in fiberglass wingtips.
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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Rick Grindstaff
trade-a-plane.com
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$140,000
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College Station, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee 235
This 1975 Piper Cherokee 235 (N845BY) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,248 hours on the airframe. There are currently 38 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 $140,000.
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
FAA registration data pending for N845BY.
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 N845BY against the NTSB accident database.
