1960 Piper Tri-Pacer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRRadio: King KX 170B nav/com Transponder: Bendix King KT 76A Mode C Directional Gyro: RC Allen RCA 11A
15 VOR/LOC indicator: King KI 201C GPS: Garmin 496 with air gizmo dock ADS B out : uAvionix sky Beacon ELT: ACK E4 with remote switch Hobbs hour meter Vertical Card compass 4-place Sigtronic intercom system
Description
Well, maintained always hangered white 1960 Piper Tri-Pacer PA- 22-1 60. All AD's complied with including 2025 Rudder A.D. Currently flying and hangered at KGJT. Very gentle stall characteristics, perfect VR trainer or local mountain flyer. Own a piece of flying history!
Engine
Lycoming O - 320 -B2B 160 hp EI OPT -1 digital oil pressure/temp gauge Manifold pressure gauge EGT gauge Oil pan heater New spark plugs, February 2026 Compressions (xx/80): 78, 77, 78, 77 Bendix magnetos
Interior
6/10 Completely recovered with Ceconite in 2014 Four seats with new upholstery 2022
Exterior
7/10 Interior: 6/10 Completely recovered with Ceconite in 2014 Four seats with new upholstery 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Keith Albers
trade-a-plane.com
|
$45,000
|
Grand Junction, CO | Apr 02, 2026 | 107 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Tri-Pacer
This 1960 Piper Tri-Pacer (N3033Z) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,146 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 N3033Z.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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