1958 Piper Tri-Pacer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRAvionics: VFR King Nav / Coms w/ CDI – (Two) King KT-76A Transponder Avionics installed equipment models and condition subject to verification by inspection. Options: Disc Brakes
Description
N8904D. 1958 Piper Tri Pacer - This classic Piper Tri Pacer is ready for your next trip!
Engine
Engine: 315 SMOH – 160 HP Lycoming O-320 series Prop: 315 SMOH – Two Blade
Interior
9 / 10 - New Air Tech Interior Colors: Red Material: Leather
Exterior
5 / 10 – Original Colors: Red / White
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maule Air Texas
trade-a-plane.com
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$53,500
|
OR USA | Mar 30, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper Tri-Pacer
This 1958 Piper Tri-Pacer (N8904D) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 15 Tri-Pacer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $7,989 to $89,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $53,500.
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 N8904D.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
OR USA
Seller reportedTitle 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 N8904D against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $45,000–$52,600.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
