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1973 PIPER CHARGER 235
Starts from the median asking price of 420 comparable PIPER Single-Engine Piston listings ($167,250), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time +286 hr vs comps -0.6%
- Engine time +574 hr vs comps -1.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER CHARGER 235 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,980 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,400 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Annual | March 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
No damage history, 3980 TT. Only year of the Piper Charger! Original logbooks back to new. Originally registered in US, then imported to Canada in 1980’s. 1400 SMOH O540 B4/B5 (“bulletproof”). Just had the prop and mags overhauled in March 2026 and a New 406 ELT October 2025. Original paint, and interior in good condition. Pilot seat fabric worn, but other seats are in very good condition. Carpet will need to be replaced. Wheel pants need refurbishing. Fiberglass cowl and tip tanks repainted about three years ago. Relatively new ADSB-in and ADSB-out (978UAT out only). Wiring installed to tail for future TailBeacon X ADSB-out. New Garmin GL40 Radio installed about 2015.Two other older radios (can receive on four frequencies at once). Little L-per and antenna for CASARA ELT homer would be removed before possession if airplane not sold to CASARA pilot. Maintained by Artisan Aviation (Ian Baker) for at least the last 22 years. Useful load 1332 LBS (“my flying truck”). Great people hauler and cross country airplane.
Modifications
New 406 ELT October 2025
Avionics
Relatively new ADSB-in and ADSB-out (978UAT out only). Wiring installed to tail for future TailBeacon X ADSB-out. New Garmin GL40 Radio installed about 2015.Two other older radios (can receive on four frequencies at once). Little L-per and antenna for CASARA ELT homer would be removed before possession if airplane not sold to CASARA pilot.
General
| Year | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | CHARGER 235 |
| Serial Number | 28-7310118 |
| Registration # | C-GRFH |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | CYBW |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,980 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,332 lb |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-540-B4B5 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,400 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2000 |
Props
| Number of Blades | 2 |
|---|---|
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Relatively new ADSB-in and ADSB-out (978UAT out only). Wiring installed to tail for future TailBeacon X ADSB-out. New Garmin GL40 Radio installed about 2015.Two other older radios (can receive on four frequencies at once). Little L-per and antenna for CASARA ELT homer would be removed before possession if airplane not sold to CASARA pilot. |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | New 406 ELT October 2025 |
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Interior
| Number of Seats | 4 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Done in March 2026.Complete Logs |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
