1955 Piper Tri-Pacer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: 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
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
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$79,500
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Placerville, CA | Apr 23, 2026 | 85 days | Active | |
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Tan Velour
globalplanesearch.com
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$79,500
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CA | Apr 23, 2026 | 85 days | Active | |
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Mark Pilkington
barnstormers.com
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$79,500
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Placerville, CA | Apr 22, 2026 | 86 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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Piper Tri-Pacer — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N3764P.
Location & Ownership
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.