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1973 Piper Cherokee 235Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

This 1973 Piper Cherokee 235, registration C-GRFH, is a well-documented aircraft with 3,980 total hours on the airframe and a claimed no damage history. Originally registered in the United States, it was imported to Canada in the 1980s and retains its original logbooks. The engine, a Lycoming O-540 B4/B5 producing 235 horsepower, has 1,450 hours since major overhaul, while the propeller and magnetos were overhauled in March 2026. A new 406 MHz ELT was installed in October 2025. The aircraft has been maintained by Artisan Aviation (Ian Baker) for at least the last 22 years and is hangared at CYBW in Calgary, Alberta.

The paint is original,...

Year
1973
Make
Piper
Series
Charger / Pathfinder
Model
Cherokee 235
Tail #
C-GRFH
Serial #
28731011

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Passenger, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
1,332 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,980 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,450 hrs
Prop 1 Time
10 hrs
Logbook Status
Original logbooks back to new

Avionics

ADSB

ADSB-out (978UAT only). Wiring installed to tail for future TailBeacon X ADSB-out.

ADS-B In

ADSB-in (978UAT only)

Comms

Garmin GL40 - flip flop installed about 2015

Additional Equipment

ELT

New 406 ELT October 2025

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1973
Paint Year
1973
Interior Notes
Original interior in good condition. Pilot seat has a couple of holes worn in fabric, but other seats in very good condition. Carpet needs to be replaced in back seat and baggage area.
Exterior Notes
Original paint, white with green and gold trim. Wheel pants need refurbishing. Fiberglass cowl and tip tanks repainted about three years ago.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O540 B4/B5
Engine Power
235 HP

Asking Price

$120,000

Aircraft Location

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 1, 2026: $120,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 1, 2026

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