1955 Piper Tri-Pacer for sale

1955 Piper Tri-Pacer

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$63,000above typical asking range
Location Caldwell, ID
Total Time 3,500 hrs
Engine SMOH 635 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 22-2717
Reg # N2306P
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Garmin GMA 345 audio panel Garmin GNS430W GPS/COM Garmin GTR205 COM Garmin GTX335 transponder with ADSB OUT

Description

Great condition PA22/20 conversion Always hangared since complete rebuild including new fabric in 1997. 3500 Total time 635 SMOH 150 hp narrow deck Lycoming 0-320 See logs under the documents tab

Engine

Double puck heavy duty brakes (ready for bigger tires) Scott 3200 tailwheel

Propeller

Completely restored in 1997 and kept in hangar since. Paint and fabric in great shape. Panel recently upgraded Flys straight and fast Dual brakes (a must if your getting checked out) Baggage door Wing extensions Vortex generators 36 gallons fuel

Interior

Paint and interior redone in 1997 Paint is a 7.5/10 Interior is a 7.5/10 Always hangars since 1997 restoration

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Joe Dory Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$63,000

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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 (N2306P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,500 hours on the airframe. 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 $63,000.

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
Airframe: 3,500 hours
Budget $128 for pre-purchase inspection

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 N2306P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Caldwell, ID

Seller reported 132 more aircraft in Idaho →

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 N2306P 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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