1956 Piper Tri-Pacer for sale

1956 Piper Tri-Pacer

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$49,900within typical asking range
Location Boise, ID
Total Time 5,548 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 22-4307
Reg # N7053B
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Hiller Aviation Brokerage Consulting is pleased to offer this 1956 Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer! Financing and Delivery Available. AIRFRAME -AFTT: 5,548 hrs -Useful Load: 897 lbs -Annual: 11/20/2025 -Logs: Complete -Hangared: Yes -Fabric: Wings recovered with Stits 102 (2007 - following bird strike repair); -fuselage and tail recovered with Polyfiber (1992-1994). -Vortex Generators installed via STC -Auto Fuel STC ENGINE -Lycoming O-320, 150 HP -IRAN 17 hours. November 2025 -IRAN included: New main bearings, new connecting rod bearings, new front main seal, reseal kit, new intake hoses, new #3 cylinder (Steel cylinder kit from Gibson Aviation), new tachometer drive pin, new vacuum oil seal, new engine mount bushings -Compressions #1: 72/80 ' #2: 78/80 ' #3: 66/80 ' #4: 74/80 -All ADs current PROP -McCauley 1A170/GM7461 -17 hours Since refurbishment and re-pitched from 55" to 61" by Precision Propeller Service (Boise, ID), 2/11/2026 AVIONICS -Appareo Stratus ESG ADS-B In Out Transponder - installed 4/2020 -P.S. Engineering PAR-200 Audio Panel with TY-91 Comm - installed 7/2014 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT -Scott Brake Cylinder upgrade -Cleveland-spec wheels with new -AirHawk 6.00X6 4-ply main tires (1/2024) -New Hydrasorb shock cords (3/2024) -Bracket Air Filter -New rotating beacon and landing light bulbs (2023) -Vista Vents square Piper window ventilators (2/2014) - DISCLAIMER - The Seller and Hiller Aviation Brokerage Consulting (Agent) provide the information contained herein to assist the Buyer in evaluating this aircraft. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, errors and omissions may occur. The Buyer is solely responsible for verifying all specifications, equipment, times, statuses, and conditions prior to closing. Neither the Seller nor the Agent shall be liable for any discrepancies discovered after closing, and neither party is obligated to provide anything beyond what is expressly agreed upon in writing. All aircraft, equipment, and prices are subject to change without notice and are subject to prior sale, withdrawal, or unavailability.

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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Hiller Aviation Consulting
trade-a-plane.com
$49,900
Listing Source
aircraftforsale.com
$49,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Tri-Pacer

This 1956 Piper Tri-Pacer (N7053B) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,548 hours on the airframe. There are currently 14 Tri-Pacer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $8,062 to $89,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $49,900.

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: 5,548 hours
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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 N7053B.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Boise, ID

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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 N7053B against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $37,619–$56,858.

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

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