Piper
1974 Piper PA28-235
R 1,100,000 ≈ $66,275
1974 · 1,970 h · South Africa
PiperCertified · Fixed-wing · United States
PA-28-235
- Seats
- 4 4
- Power
- 150 hp112 kW
- Cruise
- 108 kt200 km/h
- US register
- 851 aircraft851 aircraft
About the PA-28-235
The Piper PA-28-235 is a single-piston, low-wing civil utility aircraft featuring a tricycle undercarriage and an all-metal structure. Developed by Piper Aircraft as a more economical alternative to earlier models, it serves as a personal aircraft, air taxi, and flight training platform well suited for student pilots and instructors alike.
Following its Federal Aviation Administration type certification, production of the family began and continued across numerous variants featuring different wing designs, landing gear configurations, and engine power outputs, including versions equipped with constant-speed propellers or diesel powerplants. The aircraft line evolved from early two-seat trainers and four-seat cruisers into modern standard training platforms equipped with updated avionics and interior improvements, becoming one of the most widely used and recognizable light aircraft lineages in aviation history.
Engines fitted
822 aircraft| Engine | Power | Share of fleet | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycoming O-540 | 250 hp | 812 | |
| Lycoming TIO-540 | 310 hp | 8 | |
| Lycoming O-360 | 180 hp | 2 |
This page covers the Piper PA-28-201T, PA-28-201T (Turbo Dakota), PA-28-235 (Cher.Pathfinder), PA-28-236, PA-28-236 (Dakota): the same aircraft under other designations.
The PA-28-235 is a variant of the Piper PA-28. Other variants: PA-28R-200 Cherokee Arrow, PA-28R-300 Pillán.
PA-28-235 prices
8 for sale now1970 · 2,760 h
USD- Low
- $129,000
- Typical
- $147,000
- High
- $175,000
| Built | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 3,740 | $111,000 | $126,000 | $150,000 |
| 1965 | 3,740 | $114,000 | $129,000 | $154,000 |
| 1966 | 3,740 | $117,000 | $133,000 | $158,000 |
| 1967 | 2,760 | $120,000 | $136,000 | $162,000 |
| 1968 | 2,760 | $123,000 | $139,000 | $166,000 |
| 1969 | 2,760 | $126,000 | $143,000 | $171,000 |
| 1970 | 2,760 | $129,000 | $147,000 | $175,000 |
| 1971 | 2,820 | $133,000 | $151,000 | $179,000 |
| 1972 | 2,880 | $136,000 | $154,000 | $184,000 |
| 1973 | 2,890 | $140,000 | $158,000 | $189,000 |
| 1974 | 2,890 | $143,000 | $163,000 | $194,000 |
| 1975 | 2,890 | $147,000 | $167,000 | $199,000 |
| Built | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 3,670 | £92,000 | £115,000 | £144,000 |
| 1965 | 3,600 | £94,000 | £118,000 | £148,000 |
| 1966 | 3,600 | £96,000 | £121,000 | £151,000 |
| 1967 | 2,760 | £99,000 | £125,000 | £155,000 |
| 1968 | 2,660 | £102,000 | £128,000 | £159,000 |
| 1969 | 2,660 | £104,000 | £131,000 | £163,000 |
| 1970 | 2,760 | £107,000 | £134,000 | £168,000 |
| 1971 | 2,880 | £110,000 | £138,000 | £172,000 |
| 1972 | 2,880 | £112,000 | £142,000 | £176,000 |
| 1973 | 2,890 | £115,000 | £145,000 | £181,000 |
| 1974 | 2,890 | £118,000 | £149,000 | £186,000 |
| 1975 | 2,890 | £121,000 | £153,000 | £190,000 |
| Built | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 3,670 | €89,000 | €113,000 | €140,000 |
| 1965 | 3,600 | €92,000 | €115,000 | €144,000 |
| 1966 | 3,600 | €94,000 | €118,000 | €148,000 |
| 1967 | 2,760 | €97,000 | €121,000 | €151,000 |
| 1968 | 2,660 | €99,000 | €125,000 | €155,000 |
| 1969 | 2,660 | €102,000 | €128,000 | €159,000 |
| 1970 | 2,760 | €104,000 | €131,000 | €163,000 |
| 1971 | 2,880 | €107,000 | €135,000 | €168,000 |
| 1972 | 2,880 | €110,000 | €138,000 | €172,000 |
| 1973 | 2,890 | €112,000 | €142,000 | €176,000 |
| 1974 | 2,890 | €115,000 | €145,000 | €181,000 |
| 1975 | 2,890 | €118,000 | €149,000 | €186,000 |
PA-28-235 running costs
$334 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $8,607 | $10,988 | $12,902 |
| Oil | $200 | $250 | $325 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $3,333 | $3,958 | $5,192 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $917 | $1,083 | $1,250 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Insurance | $1,920 | $2,430 | $2,940 |
| Depreciation | $2,215 | $4,430 | $6,645 |
| Total | $23,192 | $33,439 | $43,854 |
| Per hour | $232 | $334 | $439 |
Engine
- Model
- Lycoming O-540-B4B5
- Power
- 250 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 11.4 – 14.4 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
- Value lost a year
- 2.5%
PA-28-235 for sale now
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Piper
1974 Piper PA28-235
R 1,100,000 ≈ $66,275
1974 · 1,970 h · South Africa
Piper
1967 Piper PA-28-235
C$125,000 ≈ $89,315
1967 · 2,561 h · Canada
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1979 Piper Dakota
$94,900
1979 · 2,693 h · United States
Dealer
Piper
1973 Piper PA-28-235
C$139,000 ≈ $99,319
1973 · 3,970 h · Canada
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1964 Piper PA-28-235 Cherokee Pathfinder
$99,500
1964 · 3,740 h · United States
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1973 Piper PA-28-236 Dakota
€90,000 ≈ $100,737
1973 · Germany
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