1974 PIPER CHEROKEE 235
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Piper CHEROKEE 235 listings ($119,900), then adjusts for:
- Year +7 vs comparable listings +10.5%
- Airframe time +134 hr vs comps -0.3%
- Engine time +286 hr vs comps -2.3%
- Autopilot (40% of comps) +1.1%
- No ADS-B (60% of comps have one) -1.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper CHEROKEE 235 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,392 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,261.2 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PMA6000 |
Description
This 1974 Piper Cherokee 235 (C-GHLH) features Garmin GNC 250XL GPS/COM, Piper autopilot, Insight G2 engine monitor, and wingtip fuel tanks. Additional upgrades include vortex generators and refreshed cabin and cockpit carpets and soundproofing in 2024. Contact Airside Aviation to review the logs!
Modifications
4 Place Intercom Concorde Battery Micro Aerodynamics Vortex Generators Insight G2 Engine Monitor Wing Tip Tanks Sun Visors
Avionics
Garmin GNC250XL GPS/COMM King KY97A COMM King KT76A Transponder King KR86 ADF PS Engineering PMA6000 Audio Panel Piper Auto Control 111B Autopilot Dual Narco NAV-II VOR Indicators Kannad 406 AF-Intra ELT Mid Continent Turn Coordinator
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper CHEROKEE 235 lands versus other Piper CHEROKEE 235 listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $120k of 5 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
60th pct3,392 hours total (TTAF) · 60th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time
60th pct1,261 hours since major overhaul · 60th percentile of 5 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | CHEROKEE 235 |
| Serial Number | 287510028 |
| Registration # | C-GHLH |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,392.3 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-540-B4B5 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,261.2 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | HC-C3YR-1RF |
| Prop Time | 93.3 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNC250XL GPS/COMM King KY97A COMM King KT76A Transponder King KR86 ADF PS Engineering PMA6000 Audio Panel Piper Auto Control 111B Autopilot Dual Narco NAV-II VOR Indicators Kannad 406 AF-Intra ELT Mid Continent Turn Coordinator |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | 4 Place Intercom Concorde Battery Micro Aerodynamics Vortex Generators Insight G2 Engine Monitor Wing Tip Tanks Sun Visors |
|---|
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Last flight
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