1953 Piper Tri-Pacer PA-22-135 for sale

1953 Piper Tri-Pacer PA-22-135

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$39,000
Location Greenville, South Carolina
Total Time 3,954 hrs
Engine SMOH 438 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 22-1564
Reg # N8991C
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

uAvionics AV-30 Primary Flight Display uAvionics tailBeacon ADS-B Out Transmitter

Description

Classic 1953 Tri-Pacer with only 3954 TT and 438 SMOH. uAvionics AV-30 Primary Flight Display and tailBeacon ADS-B Out Transmitter.

Engine

Lycoming O-290-D2 Autogas STC

Propeller

New fabric and paint in 2002 Sealed Struts Demers Super Tips Skylight Kit

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

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$39,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Tri-Pacer PA-22-135

This 1953 Piper Tri-Pacer PA-22-135 (N8991C) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,954 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $39,000.

The Tri-Pacer PA-22-135 cruises at 115 kts (213 km/h) with a range of 500 nm (926 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
✓ Airframe: 3,954 hours
★ Budget $128 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Tri-Pacer PA-22-135 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
115 kts (213 km/h)
Range
500 nm (926 km)
Ceiling
16,000 ft (4,877 m)
Useful Load
850 lbs (386 kg)
Horsepower
150 HP
Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH (32 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Tri-Pacer

Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH
~$55/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Tri-Pacer. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8991C.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Greenville, South Carolina

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N8991C against the NTSB accident database.

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