1980 Socata Rallye 235E
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Fresh 100 Hour and Annual Inspections June 2023. ADS-B compliant. STOL performance. 4-5seats cruiser. 991 lbs usefull load.
GST applicable if sold in New Zealand. Ask about our Export Price.
Immediate delivery. Engine: Lycoming 0-540-B4B5. 235B.
TBO: 2000 Hrs / 12years.
Total Time Run:
1783 Hours (estimated)
Hours Remaining:
217
NB:
Running on Condition.
Propeller:
Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF
TBO: 2000 Hours/5 Years
Total Time Run:
Est. 1783 Hours
Last 5 Yr Inspection:
2020
Hours Remaining:
163 Trig TY96-A VHF-COM
Garmin - Transponder ADS-B
David Clark ISO Intercom
Artex ME-406 ELT Canopy Cover
Strobe Lights
Dual Controls (Yokes)
Crew Shoulder Harness
Polished Spinner
Control Lock
Tow Bar
NAV and Landing Lights
EGT Gauge
Cyl. Head Temp. Gauge
Carb Air Temp Gauge
JPI Engine Fuel Monitor
Press to Talk Switches
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Listing Source
planesales.com.au
|
$69,462
$68,859
|
New Zealand | Jul 02, 2026 | 16 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Socata Rallye 235E
This 1980 Socata Rallye 235E (ZK-FIT) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,863 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $69,462.
The Rallye 235E cruises at 94 kts (174 km/h) with a range of 460 nm (852 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 1 service difficulty report for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Socata Rallye 235E — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (ZK-FIT) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New Zealand
NZ
Seller reportedTitle 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
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Service Difficulty Reports — Socata Rallye
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 1 recent report for this aircraft type.
NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY, GROUND HANDLING AND HARD LANDING. THE RT FITTING PN 880.21.0.456.2 ALSO MADE FROM THE SAME MATERIAL AND SUBJECT TO THE SAME LOADS.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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