1961 Piper Colt
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
King KX125 NAV/COM Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Uavionix tail beacon ADS B out Flightcom intercom
Description
This is an example of a great basic trainer. While cosmetically rough, it is a good VFR platform for getting started in flying at a very affordable price. With full fuel, it still has plenty of useful load for student and instructor.
Engine
Lycoming O-235-C1B 108HP SN L-6831-15 584 SMOH in 1993 Propeller: Sensenich M76AM2 SN 32367 185 SOH
Interior
Interior and exterior is a 4 out of 10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seitz Aviation, LLC - Ron Morris
trade-a-plane.com
|
$29,500
$34,900
|
Upland, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 121 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Colt
This 1961 Piper Colt (N4511Z) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,625 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 Colt aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $26,872 to $214,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $29,500.
The Colt cruises at 94 kts (174 km/h) with a range of 600 nm (1,111 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 12,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 6 GPH (23 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $37/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Colt — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4511Z.
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 N4511Z against the NTSB accident database.
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