Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 Model Guide
Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 · Model Guide
Overview
The Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 is a four-seat, low-wing, all-metal single built from 1964 to 1973. It has a 235 hp Lycoming O-540-B4B5 with a float carburetor. The 1973 Pathfinder manual lists 3,000 lbs gross weight, 84 gallons of fuel (82 usable) and a 200 lb baggage limit. Earlier handbook figures differ, so match the manual to the airplane.
- Four seats and four fuel tanks: 84 gal total, 82 usable. The 1973 manual lists 1,435 lbs useful load; check the airplane's own weight and balance report.
- 1973 manual, gross weight, sea level: 850 ft takeoff ground run, 800 fpm climb, 13,550 ft service ceiling, 161 mph max speed with wheel fairings.
- Gross weight is 2,900 lbs in the earlier 'B' handbook and 3,000 lbs in the 1973 Pathfinder manual. Use figures that match the airplane's records.
- Serials 28-10001 to 28-11378 should have AFM Supplement No. 1 (expanded CG range, Report VB-274). Look for it and the logbook entry.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Document
Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 50 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Wing span (ft) ·
- 32
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 235
- Max baggage (lb) ·
- 200
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 82
- Total fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 84
Performance
- Landing roll (ft) ·
- 1,040
- Rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 800
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 13,550
- Absolute ceiling (ft) ·
- 15,500
- Takeoff ground run flaps up (ft) ·
- 850
- Landing distance over obstacle (ft) ·
- 1,740
- Takeoff distance over obstacle flaps up (ft) ·
- 1,410
Weight & balance
- Max baggage (lb) ·
- 200
- Max useful load (lb) ·
- 1,435
- Max gross weight (lb) ·
- 3,000
- Standard empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,565
How much can the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 carry?
The Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 seats four. The 1973 Pathfinder manual lists 3,000 lbs gross weight, 1,565 lbs standard empty weight, 1,435 lbs useful load and 200 lbs of baggage. The earlier 'B' handbook lists 2,900 lbs gross.
What fuel does the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 use and how much does it hold?
The Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 uses aviation gasoline of 80/87 minimum octane. It holds 84 gallons in four tanks, 82 usable in the 1973 manual. The earlier handbook quotes 14.0 gallons per hour at 75% power.
What paperwork should I check on a Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235?
For a Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 with serials 28-10001 to 28-11378, check for AFM Supplement No. 1 (Report VB-274) on the expanded center of gravity range, plus a logbook entry. Also confirm the Flight Manual and weight and balance report.
What is the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 Model Guide?
The Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 Model Guide is a model guide for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235, dated 2026.
What year was the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 Model Guide published?
The Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 Model Guide — the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Engine, propeller and fuel
The engine is rated 235 hp at 2575 rpm with 7.2:1 compression and needs 80/87 minimum octane fuel. The 1973 manual shows a Hartzell constant-speed propeller, 80 inches in diameter. The earlier 'B' handbook offers a fixed-pitch McCauley or the Hartzell. It lists 166 mph top speed (fixed pitch) and 164 mph (constant speed), with 14.0 gph at 75% power.
Fuel system and ground checks
Fuel sits in two 25-gal main tanks and two 17-gal fiberglass tip tanks. Each tank has a quick drain, and the fuselage strainer should be drained regularly to clear water and sediment. The electric fuel pump should be ON for all takeoffs and landings. The preflight calls for a minimum of 8 quarts of oil, against a 12 quart capacity.
Serial-number differences
Airplanes with serials 28-10763 and up have an overvoltage relay that guards electrical equipment against surges and regulator failure. A mixture-control lock is fitted from serial 7510001 up. The main gear uses Cleveland 6.00 x 6 wheels. The nose gear steers through 30 degrees each side. Confirm which features your serial number should have.
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Safety notes
- The rudder pedals hang from a torque tube across the fuselage. Learn the foot positioning so you do not interfere with it when using the rudder or toe brakes.
- Prolonged ground operation with carburetor heat ON should be avoided, especially on unimproved fields, because the air is not filtered.
- The Pilot's Operating Manual is incomplete without the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual and a current weight and balance report; the Flight Manual is the authority.
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Full document text
Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 Model Guide The Piper PA-28 Cherokee 235 is a four-seat, low-wing, all-metal single built from 1964 to 1973. It has a 235 hp Lycoming O-540-B4B5 with a float carburetor. The 1973 Pathfinder manual lists 3,000 lbs gross weight, 84 gallons of fuel (82 usable) and a 200 lb baggage limit. Earlier handbook figures differ, so match the manual to the airplane. • Four seats and four fuel tanks: 84 gal total, 82 usable. The 1973 manual lists 1,435 lbs useful load; check the airplane's own weight and balance report. • 1973 manual, gross weight, sea level: 850 ft takeoff ground run, 800 fpm climb, 13,550 ft service ceiling, 161 mph max speed with wheel fairings. • Gross weight is 2,900 lbs in the earlier 'B' handbook and 3,000 lbs in the 1973 Pathfinder manual. Use figures that match the airplane's records. • Serials 28-10001 to 28-11378 should have AFM Supplement No. 1 (expanded CG range, Report VB-274). Look for it and the logbook entry. Engine, propeller and fuel The engine is rated 235 hp at 2575 rpm with 7.2:1 compression and needs 80/87 minimum octane fuel. The 1973 manual shows a Hartzell constant-speed propeller, 80 inches in diameter. The earlier 'B' handbook offers a fixed-pitch McCauley or the Hartzell. It lists 166 mph top speed (fixed pitch) and 164 mph (constant speed), with 14.0 gph at 75% power. Fuel system and ground checks Fuel sits in two 25-gal main tanks and two 17-gal fiberglass tip tanks. Each tank has a quick drain, and the fuselage strainer should be drained regularly to clear water and sediment. The electric fuel pump should be ON for all takeoffs and landings. The preflight calls for a minimum of 8 quarts of oil, against a 12 quart capacity. Serial-number differences Airplanes with serials 28-10763 and up have an overvoltage relay that guards electrical equipment against surges and regulator failure. A mixture-control lock is fitted from serial 7510001 up. The main gear uses Cleveland 6.00 x 6 wheels. The nose gear steers through 30 degrees each side. Confirm which features your serial number should have. Safety notes: • The rudder pedals hang from a torque tube across the fuselage. Learn the foot positioning so you do not interfere with it when using the rudder or toe brakes. • Prolonged ground operation with carburetor heat ON should be avoided, especially on unimproved fields, because the air is not filtered. • The Pilot's Operating Manual is incomplete without the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual and a current weight and balance report; the Flight Manual is the authority.