1956 Piper Tri-Pacer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
A classic 1956 Piper Tri-pacer PA-22-150. This aircraft has been restored and maintained. No expense spared including new wing fabric and struts. The MTOW is 909kg and empty is 500kg. Its fuel capacity is 167 litres and will use 32 litres per hour while cruising at 110 knots. Stall speed is 43 knots.
This is a great example of the beautiful 4 seater aircraft that is also known as the economical, rugged "short-wing" Piper. A great piece of aviation history that is still as capable as the day it was built. Would suit a first aircraft owner or a pilot looking for an economical 4 seater aircraft. Lycoming O-320 -150 HP
Engine Time: approx 164 hrs TSO
OH in 09/2008
Sensenich 2-blade fixed pitch propeller
Prop Time: approx 164 hrs TSO - Airspeed indicator
Altimeter
Vertical speed indicator
Slip indicator
Artificial Horizon
Garmin 296 GPS
ICOM IC-A200 VHF com
Sigtronics SPA-400 TSO com master, 4 place intercom
JPI Fuel Scan FS-450 digital fuel management In excellent condition 9/10
Recent interior refurbishments including headliner and trim Thoroughly preserved and maintained 9/10
Significant maintenance completed in 2024 - new wing fabric and struts
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$54,903
$54,426
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New South Wales, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Tri-Pacer
This 1956 Piper Tri-Pacer (VH-SDO) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,107 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 $54,903.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-SDO) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New South Wales, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above 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.
