1957 Piper Tri-Pacer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
Low time engine !TSMOH 1239!! Lycoming 0-320 engine in it TTAF 1843.14 Tach 1843.14 Engine was overhauled in 2004 fabric was redone in 1996 Passes punch test! And fabric is looking very good. This plan is kept indoors and maintained very well. I've flown this plane 50 hours since the last annual and I've had no issues whatsoever the last annual inspection was done in September 2025. It's got a good intercom electric start. Good tires. Good brakes. A radio and transponder. this plane is located in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. You can message me for copies of the logs
Engine
Lycoming O-320 150 horse power with 139 hours on it runs flawlessly with perfect compression on all cylinders.
Propeller
Slice, light weight airplane I take this thing to back country flyins and load all my friends in it. It's a solid plane. Fabric still has life left
Interior
Interior is good for the year a few rips in the seats
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
James Finet
trade-a-plane.com
|
$45,000
|
Darien, WI | Jun 12, 2026 | 36 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Tri-Pacer
This 1957 Piper Tri-Pacer (N5948D) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,850 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 below the market average at $45,000.
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.
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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 N5948D.
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 N5948D against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $45,000–$53,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
