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1963 Piper Cherokee 235Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lake in the Hills, IL, USA

This 1963 Piper Cherokee 235, registered as N8663W, presents as a well-equipped and maintained cross-country aircraft with 4,265 hours total time. Its 235 HP Lycoming O-540 engine has 174 hours since a major overhaul in 2023, and the fixed-pitch propeller has 398 hours since its own 2020 overhaul. The aircraft's utility is highlighted by a 1,425 lb useful load and a reported cruise speed of 130 knots.

The aircraft is distinguished by a comprehensive Garmin IFR avionics suite, including dual G5s, a GNX 375 GPS/transponder, and a GFC 500 digital autopilot with all servos replaced in July 2025. Recent maintenance includes an exhaust...

Year
1963
Make
Piper
Series
Cherokee
Model
Cherokee 235
Tail #
N8663W
Serial #
28-10188

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
1,425 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,265 hrs
Engine 1 Time
174 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
398 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Log Books. The logbooks and documents are complete and original since new showing excellent maintenance history.
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Next Due: January 2027. Certified IFR/VFR Next Due: March 2026. All Applicable / Recurring Airworthiness Directives are current.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX GPS with Transponder

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC digital autopilot (new servos) with pitch trim servo and altitude pre-select. All AP servos replaced July 2025 2023 Service Bulletin 22016 Rev B)

Audio

Garmin GMA 350 - GMA Audio Panel with Bluetooth

EMS

JPI EDM 830

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual (DG HSI)

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR NAV1/COM1, GTR COM2

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Exhaust replaced: November 2024

Lighting

All LED Lights

Trim System

Electric Trim

Pitot Tube

Heated Pitot Tube

USB Charger

Garmin GSB 15 - GSB USB charger

Windshield

Windshield replaced: April 2020

Battery

New ships battery: November 2024

ELT

ELT Battery Due: June 2027

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
6/10
Paint Rating
7/10/10
Interior Notes
The original interior is clean and in good shape. No rips or cracking.
Exterior Notes
Original Piper design and paint. Looks really good for its age and has some minor chips and cracks in the common places.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-540-B4B5
Engine Power
235 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 80BM8-0-71 Fixed Pitch

Asking Price

$179,000

Aircraft Location

Lake in the Hills, IL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 19, 2026: $179,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jan 19, 2026

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