1968 Piper Cherokee 235Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Muleshoe, TX, USA
This 1968 Piper Cherokee 235 (N9479W) represents a well-preserved example with 5,159 total airframe hours and a strong maintenance pedigree. The Lycoming O-540 engine shows 1,356 hours since major overhaul, delivering 235 hp through a Hartzell 3-blade constant-speed propeller with just 306 hours since new. Recent investments include an overhauled starter and alternator (2022), new tires, LED landing light, and compliance with the wing spar AD. The aircraft boasts a useful load of 1,224 lbs and achieves 145-knot cruise speeds at under 10 gph fuel burn, making it a capable cross-country platform with fixed-gear simplicity.
The 2002...
- Year
- 1968
- Make
- Piper
- Series
- Cherokee
- Model
- Cherokee 235
- Tail #
- N9479W
- Serial #
- 28-11213
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR & IFR
- Useful Load
- 1,224 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 5,159 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,356 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 306 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- Full, complete logbooks
- Inspection Status
- Annual due January 2026
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNC 420 - GNC IFR GPS/Comm, Portable GPS
Comms
Bendix King Comm
Autopilot
Century IIB - IIB Autopilot
ADS-B Out
GTX 327 - GTX Transponder with ADS-B Out
Additional Equipment
Turn Coordinator
New Turn Coordinator (2022)
Landing Light
LED landing light
Engine Pre-Heater
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 8.5/10
- Interior Year
- 2002
- Paint Rating
- 8.5/10
- Paint Year
- 2002
- Interior Notes
- Clean gray leather seating in very good condition. Matching side panels, headliner, and clean carpet. All interior plastics solid - no major cracks or fading. Rear baggage area well kept and odor-free. Comfortable, well-maintained 4-place cabin with excellent visibility.
- Exterior Notes
- Classic white with royal blue with gold trim, shows well with only minor wear from normal use. Always hangared - paint retains solid gloss and presents nicely on the ramp.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-540
- Engine Power
- 235 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell 3-blade
Asking Price
$144,499
Aircraft Location
Muleshoe, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 2, 2025: $144,499(-$24,501) - trade-a-plane
May 30, 2025: $169,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$144,499
Aircraft Location
Muleshoe, TX, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 2, 2025: $144,499(-$24,501) - trade-a-plane
May 30, 2025: $169,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$144,499