1958 Piper Tri-Pacer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics #1 Nav/Comm: King KX125 AirGizmo Mounted GPS: Garmin Aera 500 Attitude Indictator: uAvionix AV-30-C ADS-B Out: Garmin GDL82 HSI: uAvionix AV-30-C Transponder: King KT76A Altitude Reporter Intercom: Flightcom 403MC 4 place Ammeter VSI Sensitive Altimeter Electric Turn Bank 8 Day Clock OAT Gauge Features: Brackett Air Filter Alaska Bushwheel brand Wheels and Brakes (new) Vortex Generators Rosen Sun Visors Full Flow Engine Oil Filter 60A 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
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. Complete logs since new, outstanding condition in & out. Airframe: Total Time: 3,010 2008 Restoration, looks fantastic with only 500 hours since restoration. Complete logs, recent annual, recent IFR, glass Attitude Indicator and DG! Engines: SFNEW Engine: 1750 Lycoming O-320-B2B-160HP Last annual compressions: 76/78/74/75 Props: SPOH: 1750 Hours Actual Prop Model is Sensenich M74-DM-61
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
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 2006. 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 Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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McCreery Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
|
$99,500
|
McAllen, TX | Mar 30, 2026 | 110 days | Active | |
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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 | 123 days | Active | |
|
McCreery Aviation
controller.com
|
$89,500
$99,500
|
Mcallen, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
McCreery Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$90,890 *
GBP £67,640
|
Mcallen, TX | Apr 08, 2026 | 101 days | Active | |
|
McCreery Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$92,259
|
Mcallen, Texas | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active | |
|
McCreery Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
|
$89,500
|
Victoria, TX | May 02, 2026 | 76 days | 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 4-seat single engine piston with 3,010 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 $89,500.
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.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Piper Tri-Pacer — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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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.
Price History
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.
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