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1973 Piper Cherokee 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...

Year
1973
Make
Piper
Series
Charger / Pathfinder
Model
Cherokee 235
Tail #
N55031
Serial #
28-7310108

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational, Utility
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 (SPOH)
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 - GNX with ADS-B

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

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
Exterior 8/10, shows hangared pedigree

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
0-540-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

Contact Seller

First Seen: Jul 31, 2026

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