1973 Piper Charger 235Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Aurora, CO, USA
This 1973 Piper Cherokee 235, registration N55031, is offered at $160,000 and represents a well-documented example with a comprehensive history. The airframe has 2,826 total hours and remains hangared in Colorado since at least 1980. The aircraft had an off-airport landing in 1980, after which the engine, nose gear fairing, nose gear strut, and propeller were replaced. The current powerplant, a Lycoming 0-540-B4B5, was overhauled in November 2025 with just 15 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), while the propeller has 890 hours since overhaul. The empty weight is 1,676 pounds against a maximum gross weight of 3,000 pounds, providing a useful...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Recreational, Utility, Passenger
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 1,324 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,826 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 15 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 890 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs
- Inspection Status
- The aircraft experienced an off-airport landing in 1980. Following the incident, the engine, propeller, nose gear fairing, and nose gear strut were replaced.
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNX 375 - GNX ADS-B installed 2020, includes audible warnings for obstacles and traffic.
ADSB
Garmin GNX 375 - ADS-B equipped via GNX
ADS-B In
Garmin GNX 375 - GNX with ADS-B
Traffic
Garmin GNX 375 - GNX ADS-B features audible traffic warnings.
terrainWarning
Terrain warning system, audible obstacle alerts
AP
Wing Leveler - and hold
Weather
Terrain warning system
Additional Equipment
Wing Leveler
Wing Leveler/ Heading Hold works well.
Nose Gear Fairing
Replaced in 1980 after off-airport landing.
Nose Gear Strut
Replaced in 1980 after off-airport landing.
Interior & Exterior
- Paint Rating
- 8/10
- Paint Year
- 2003
- Interior Notes
- Interior in good condition but dated.
- Exterior Notes
- The exterior remains in excellent condition.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-540-B4B5
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-C2YK-18F
Asking Price
$160,000
Aircraft Location
Aurora, CO, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 10, 2026: $160,000 - trade-a-plane
Jul 31, 2026: $160,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$160,000
Aircraft Location
Aurora, CO, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 10, 2026: $160,000 - trade-a-plane
Jul 31, 2026: $160,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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