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1966 Piper Cherokee 235Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fort Mohave, AZ, USA

This 1966 Piper Cherokee 235, registered as 9116W, is a well-maintained, always hangered example with 3,432 total hours on the airframe. The Lycoming engine has 1,889 hours since major overhaul, and while it is considered high time, the seller notes several cylinders have been replaced in recent years—#3, #4, and #6 with Superior Millennium units—and current compressions at the last annual ranged from 72 to 78. The constant-speed propeller was overhauled 201 hours ago, with the prop governor and a new Sky-Tec starter installed at the same time. The seller states the strong bottom end should keep a full overhaul some distance off, and the...

Year
1966
Make
Piper
Series
Charger / Pathfinder
Model
Cherokee 235
Tail #
9116W
Serial #
28-10728

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
1,350 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,432 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,889 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
201 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Aircraft is actively flying. Will be sold with fresh annual (due by end of May 2026).

Avionics

Audio

Garmin GMA 342 - 4-Place Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX (ADSB and Out)

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX (ADSB and Out)

Comms

Garmin GNC 255 - (Nav/Com with VOR/Glideslope Capability)

GPS

Garmin Aera 660 - Hardwired to Ship Power for Non-WAAS GPS

AP

Century II - II Autopilot (Wing-Leveling/Heading-Chasing Only Fully Functional)

EMS

JPI EDM 350 - EDM Engine Analyzer (Fuel Flow, CHT/EGT x6, Oil Temp)

Additional Equipment

Clock

MGL Digital Clock - MGL and OAT Indicator

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
7/10
Interior Notes
Interior 7/10. Fresh foam cushions in front seats replaced within past two years.
Exterior Notes
Paint is 7/10. Some minor chipping present on stabilator and engine cowl cover. One-piece windscreen has large scratch - does not affect function or overall visibility. New style Rosen visors installed.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$80,000

Aircraft Location

Fort Mohave, AZ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 19, 2026: $80,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Jun 4, 2026: $85,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

May 16, 2026: $90,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 7, 2026

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Asking Price

$80,000