Single-engine piston

N8542W

1963 Piper Cherokee 235

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1963
Serial
28-10043
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-540 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Seguin, TX
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Registration record

N8542W on the FAA register

Type
1963 Piper Cherokee 235 (FAA: Piper PA-28-235)
Serial
28-10043
Engines
Lycoming O-540 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Seguin, TX
Certificate issued
2016-02-08
Airworthiness date
1963-09-17
Registration expires
2029-02-28
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
ABB8E7
Mode S (octal)
52734347
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
465 nm
Cruise (type)
108 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-02-28
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2022-07-22
    Accident at Seguin, TX; damage: destroyed.
  • 2016-02-08
    Certificate of registration issued as N8542W.
  • 1970-09-06
    Accident at Columbus Grv,Ohio, 35; damage: substantial.
  • 1963-09-17
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
Overview

About N8542W

N8542W is a 1963 Piper Cherokee 235 (FAA model PA-28-235), serial number 28-10043. It is registered to an individual in Seguin, Texas. The current certificate of registration was issued on February 8, 2016 and expires on February 28, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-540 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 108 knots and a range of about 465 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated September 17, 1963.

N8542W has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: destroyed); details are below.

Cruise
108 kt
Range
465 nm
Takeoff over 50 ft
800 ft
Landing over 50 ft
535 ft
Fuel burn
8 gph

Published figures for the Piper Cherokee 235 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition. Piper Cherokee 235 specs, prices and for-sale inventory →

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2022-07-22 Accident · Seguin, TX Damage: Destroyed Fatal injury NTSB · WPR22FA264
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-28-235
Probable cause: The pilot s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude after being distracted when the engine cowling opened during flight, which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to conduct an adequate preflight inspection.
1970-09-06 Accident · Columbus Grv,Ohio, 35 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3656
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-28
Probable cause: SOFT SPOT.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.