1975 PIPER PATHFINDER 235
Starts from the median asking price of 421 comparable PIPER Single-Engine Piston listings ($167,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time +2,008 hr vs comps -4.0%
- Engine time +525 hr vs comps -1.6%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- 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.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER PATHFINDER 235 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,699 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,352 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Other | Aspen EFD1000, King KX-155 |
Description
Aircraft hangared at Santa Barbara Airport (KSBA) in Santa Barbara, CA Complete logbooks and high-resolution photo gallery available by email request Annual inspection due 4/2027 IFR certification due 4/2028 ELT battery due 7/2027 All FAA AD’s in compliance Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 3000 pounds Basic Empty Weight: 1753 pounds Useful Load: 1247 pounds Empty CG: 82.29 inches Usable Fuel Capacity: 84 gallons
Modifications
Whelen strobes Rosen sun visors Brackett air filter Reiff HotBand preheat system
Avionics
Aspen EFD 1000 Pro (with SVT and emergency back-up battery) Garmin GTN 650 WAAS #1 GPS/Nav/Comm King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder Piper Autocontrol IIIB autopilot with STEC 60 Pitch Stabilization System (PSS) King CDI/GS indicator Garmin GMA 345 audio panel JPI EDM 800 engine monitor (with fuel flow meter/totalizer) King KN 62A DME ACK E-04 406mhz ELT 2 Mid-Continent TA102 USB ports Auxiliary audio input jack Bose aircraft-powered LEMO jacks for pilot and co-pilot
General
| Year | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PATHFINDER 235 |
| Serial Number | 28-7510070 |
| Registration # | N32645 |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KSBA (Santa Barbara, CA) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,699 |
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Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-540-B4B5 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,352 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2010 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | HC-C3YR-1RF |
| Prop Time | 1352 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Aspen EFD 1000 Pro (with SVT and emergency back-up battery) Garmin GTN 650 WAAS #1 GPS/Nav/Comm King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder Piper Autocontrol IIIB autopilot with STEC 60 Pitch Stabilization System (PSS) King CDI/GS indicator Garmin GMA 345 audio panel JPI EDM 800 engine monitor (with fuel flow meter/totalizer) King KN 62A DME ACK E-04 406mhz ELT 2 Mid-Continent TA102 USB ports Auxiliary audio input jack Bose aircraft-powered LEMO jacks for pilot and co-pilot |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Whelen strobes Rosen sun visors Brackett air filter Reiff HotBand preheat system |
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Exterior
| Year Painted | 2003 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Miscellaneous Maintenance: Repair engine mount and rubbers 4/2026 New vacuum pump 4/2026 Repair fuel valve 11/2024 New LH and RH tires 11/2024 New brake rotors and pads 11/2024 Repair muffler 11/2024 New Aspen emergency back-up battery 10/2021 500-hour magneto inspection/repair 8/2021 Repair #2 cylinder 7/2021 New Concorde RG35AXC battery 6/2021 New REM40E spark plugs 6/2020 New front door seal 12/2019 New 2-piece windshield 11/2019 New muffler 6/2019 New electric fuel boost pump 2/2019 New nose tire 10/2018 Repaint top of wings and upper and lower cowling 8/2016 Replace muffler 7/2014 Dynamically balance propeller 3/2012 Reseal brake master cylinders 6/2011 Overhaul engine 9/2010 New propeller 9/2010 Overhaul propeller governor 9/2010 New engine mount 9/2010 New engine hoses 9/2010 Overhaul alternator 6/2009 New starter 6/2006 New pilot side window 4/2003 Repair minor RH wingtip damage with epoxy and resin 6/2002 |
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