1963 Piper Cherokee 235Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1963 Piper Cherokee 235 (N8558W) presents a well-maintained example with recent major upgrades, showing 4,510 hours total time. The aircraft received a fresh engine overhaul in 2023 with only 88 hours since major overhaul on its Lycoming O-540-B2B5 powerplant, paired with a McCauley propeller also showing 88 hours since overhaul. Significant maintenance during the engine work included new alternator, starter, engine mounts, baffles, fuel system components (including tank sensors and lines), and AD-compliant updates to oil cooler hoses and torque links.

The panel features modern Garmin avionics including a GNC 250XL GPS/COM, GTX 335 ADS-B transponder, and GMA 340 audio panel, complemented by a JPI EDM 700 engine analyzer with fuel flow monitoring. Safety equipment includes a 406MHz ELT and WAAS-capable antennas. The airframe sports a 2004 Imron paint job rated 7/10 with updated windshield and side plastics, while the tan leather interior from 2015 also shows as 7/10 condition. With a useful load of 1,420 lbs and current annual completed in May 2024, this VFR-equipped Cherokee 235 offers solid utility with recent mechanical investments.