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...
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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
Autopilot
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/EIS
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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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
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$179,000