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Single-Engine Piston

1964 PIPER CHEROKEE 235

Corsicana, TX · USA
$174,500 fyiEstimate $124,000–$127,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable PIPER CHEROKEE 235 listings ($120,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
  • Airframe time -969 hr vs comps +1.9%
  • Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
  • Market supply: 11 for sale of 859 FAA-registered +3.7%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1964
2,673 hrs
N8970W
Not Listed
1
Wade Youngblood
Youngblood Wade Co-owned
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Corsicana, TX

Overview

Make / ModelPIPER CHEROKEE 235
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time2,673 hrs
Engine time372 SMOH
Avionics / OtherAspen EFD1000
InspectionAnnual
Autopilot

Description

Detailed Description 1964 Piper Cherokee 235- Aircraft S/N: 28-10548 N8970W is an exceptionally well-kept example of the classic Cherokee 235, with modern avionics and a comfortable updated interior. With only 2,673 hours total time and 372 hours SMOH, this aircraft has low time for its age and has had only three owners since new. It has complete logs since new, no damage history, and no corrosion. The aircraft has been meticulously maintained, regularly flown, and always hangared since new. AIRCRAFT HIGHLIGHTS • 2,673 hours total time • Lycoming O-540 - 372 hours SMOH • Propeller IRAN - August 2023 • Prop governor rebuilt - August 2023 • Complete logs since new(digitized logs available also) • No damage history • No known corrosion • Excellent paint • New interior • Aspen Evolution EFD1000(PFD) • Avidyne- Nav/Comm • Trio Pro Pilot- autopilot • Approximately 155 MPH cruise • Excellent cross-country capability • Regularly flown and maintained • Turnkey and ready to fly This Cherokee 235 was purchased for cross-country travel, but a change in mission has made it available for its next owner. It offers an excellent combination of performance, comfort, useful load, and modern equipment while retaining the simplicity and reliability that make the Cherokee 235 so desirable. Annual due 8/31/2026. Aircraft will be going into annual soon. Private-party sale. Serious inquiries are welcome. I work nights, so if I don't respond immediately, I will return calls and messages as soon as possible, generally by 2-3 PM Central. (Would be glad to take on a test flight) Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. I can provide logs/documentation upon request. • TTSN: 2,673 hours - Very low-time airframe • No known corrosion • Always hangared since new • No strut leaks • All applicable ADs complied with, with detailed AD compliance records • New nose strut and seals - no leaks • Main struts in excellent condition - no leaks • Tires and brakes in excellent condition with plenty of tread remaining

Modifications

ENGINE / PROPELLER • Lycoming O-540-B4B5 • S/N: T-11692-40 • 373 hours SMOH - (2021) • Clean, dry engine with no known leaks • JPI Engine Monitor • Tanis engine preheat system • New engine baffling RECENT MAINTENANCE • Prop IRAN - August 2023 • Prop governor rebuilt - August 2023 • New spark plugs - May 2026 • New magnetos - May 2026 • Only a few hours of operation on the magnetos and spark plugs

Avionics

AVIONICS (Upgraded in 2023) • Current IFR certification • Aspen Evolution EFD1000 PFD • Avidyne NAV/COM • Trio Pro Pilot Autopilot • Garmin GI 106A Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) BACKUP INSTRUMENTS • Airspeed indicator • Altimeter • Turn coordinator • Vertical speed indicator ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT • Four USB-C charging ports - two on each side of the cabin

How this aircraft compares

Where this PIPER CHEROKEE 235 lands versus other PIPER CHEROKEE 235 listings on fyiAero.

Price

99th pct
$88k$174kThis aircraft · $174k

$174k · 99th percentile of 11 listings

Airframe time

27th pct
2,5135,577This aircraft · 2,673

2,673 hours total (TTAF) · 27th percentile of 11 listings

Engine time

45th pct
101,894This aircraft · 372

372 hours since major overhaul · 45th percentile of 11 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.