1975 PIPER CHEROKEE 235
Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable Piper CHEROKEE 235 listings ($109,950), then adjusts for:
- Year +7 vs comparable listings +11.2%
- Airframe time -1,210 hr vs comps +2.4%
- Modern GPS navigator (67% of comps) +1.6%
- No ADS-B (67% of comps have one) -1.7%
- Market supply: 6 for sale of 859 FAA-registered +4.4%
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 | 3,332 hrs |
| Engine time | 1428 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | Garmin SL30 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Total time
- 1428 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description 1975 PA28 235 Pathfinder, 3332 TT 1428 SMOH, High pedigree Cherokee, GMA340 Audio Panel, GNS 430W Comm/Nav/GPS, Garmin SL30 Nav/Com, Dual Garmin Glideslope indicators, Garmin GTX 345 Transponder, EI Digital engine monitor, Strickfinder, Altimatic III A/P, New Interior 2022 9.5 /10, Paint is in good condition 7/10. Compressions are all in the 70's. Not many Pathfinders around and this one is great condition. 3332 Airframe TT, No corrosion and been maintained very well. Nice low time airplane and a Pathfinder at that.
Modifications
Lycoming 0-540-B4B5 235 HP 1428 SMOH
Avionics
GMA 340 Audio Panel GTN430 W Comm/Nav/GPS Garmin SL30 Nav/Comm Dual Garmin Glideslope indicators GTX 345 Transponder ADS/B in/out EI Digital Engine Monitor Altimatic III A/P LED Landing Light and Tail strobe Reif Engine Heater King DME Vertical Card Compass Electric Trim Dual Sun Visors
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›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
86th pct$129k · 86th percentile of 7 listings
Airframe time
40th pct3,332 hours total (TTAF) · 40th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time
80th pct1,428 hours since major overhaul · 80th 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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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