1955 Piper Tri-Pacer for sale

1955 Piper Tri-Pacer

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$79,500above typical asking range
Location Placerville, CA
Engine SMOH 280 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 22-3488
Reg # N3764P
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics: Garmin 375 Color IFR GPS with traffic with ADSB ⁠Garmin GNC 225 digital flip/flop nav/com ⁠PM 1000 Intercom ⁠12 power outlet ⁠Avionics master switch ⁠Music input ⁠Dual push-to-talk buttons

Description

3501 Airport Road, Hanger# 2 Placerville, California 95667 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice Engines Loc. Make Model SMOH C Lycoming O-320 280 150 HP

Engine

Engine Time: 280 SMOH on 150 HP, O-320 Lycoming

Interior

Tan velour seats with matching side panels. Tan carpet. Cream headliner. Overall rated 8 out of 10.

Exterior

Overall red with cream accents. Good condition in traditional classic scheme. Rated 8 out of 10.

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

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Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
$79,500
Tan Velour
globalplanesearch.com
$79,500
Mark Pilkington
barnstormers.com
$79,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Tri-Pacer

This 1955 Piper Tri-Pacer (N3764P) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 14 Tri-Pacer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $8,106 to $89,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $79,500.

The Tri-Pacer 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
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Piper Tri-Pacer — 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 N3764P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Placerville, CA

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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 N3764P against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $37,080–$58,906.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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