1958 Piper Tri-Pacer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
You’ve never seen a Tri-Pacer like this one! IFR certified, recent recover/restoration, all logs since new, gorgeous paint, interior and glass, upgraded avionics with glass AI and DG with ADS-B out. Restored in 2008 with new Poly Fiber Medium Fabric, Randolph Bahama Blue and Randolph White Poly Tone dope on the fabric surfaces and Ranthane Randolph Polyurethane paint on metal surfaces. Piper SB 836 complied with by installing aluminum electrical cables with copper. Outstanding condition in & out. Logbooks are below under "SERVICE LOGS" We deliver to your location in the lower 48 for expenses. See me at Sun N Fun in the Aviat Booth MD-031B (across from the FAA building)- I'll be at the booth Tuesday, April 14-Friday, April 17- let's talk!
Engine
SFNEW Engine: 1750 Lycoming O-320-B2B-160HP Last annual compressions: 76/78/74/75
Propeller
SPOH: 1750 Hours Actual Prop Model is Sensenich M74-DM-61
Interior
Bahama Blue Seats/Sidepanels with White piping, blue lower instrument panel. “Engine Turned” metal trim on door jambs and in baggage compartment. Incredibly unique. Excellent condition.
Exterior
Bahama Blue and White Randoph dope over Poly Fiber medium-weight fabric, redone in 2008. Excellent condition
Inspection
Annual Due: July, 2026 IFR Due: March, 2027
Modifications / STCs
• IFR Certified
• Vortex Generators
• Rosen Sun Visors
• Full Flow Engine Oil Filter
• 50A Alternator
• Tail Mounted Strobe Beacon
• LED Nav Lights
• Front Seat Shoulder Harnesses
• Tow Bar
• Single Point EGT
• Nosewheel Fender
• Cigarette Lighter Power Plug
• LED Landing and Taxi Lights
• 36 Gallons Useable Fuel
• 814 Lbs. Useful Load
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
McCreery Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
|
$99,500
|
McAllen, TX | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
McCreery Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
|
$89,500
$99,500
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Bahama Blue
globalplanesearch.com
|
$89,500
|
Mcallen, TX | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
McCreery Aviation
controller.com
|
$89,500
$99,500
|
Mcallen, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
McCreery Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$91,128 *
GBP £67,640
|
Mcallen, TX | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
McCreery Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$92,259
|
Mcallen, Texas, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
McCreery Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
|
$89,500
|
Victoria, TX | May 02, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Tri-Pacer
This 1958 Piper Tri-Pacer (N8918D) is a single engine piston with 3,010 hours on the airframe. There are currently 11 Tri-Pacer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $89,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $89,500.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
PAPALOTE RANCHES LLC
Registration Address
MISSOULA, MT
Certificate Issued
2024-07-06
Airworthiness
1958-03-24
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N8918D.