1961 Piper PA-24-250
FOR SALE Overpriced

1961 Piper PA-24-250

Single Engine Piston

$160,000
Location Brookhaven, NY
Total Time 2,489 hrs
Engine SMOH 868 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # PA-24-2428
Reg # N7252P
Engine Lycoming O-540
ICAO Type PA24

Equipment & Features

Oxygen
Seats
4
Engine SMOH
868 hrs

McCauley Propeller

✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Engine

Lycoming O-540-A1D5, O-540-A1D5

Interior

was installed in 2004

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Coast to Coast Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$160,000
Listing Source
aircraftforsale.com
$160,000
Listing Source
aircraft24.com
$188,191 *
US$ 160,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper PA-24-250

This 1961 Piper PA-24-250 (N7252P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,489 hours on the airframe. There are currently 17 PA-24-250 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $160,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $160,000.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13 GPH (49 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $72/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $140/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 2,489 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,489 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $195 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper PA-24-250 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Max Speed
135 kts (250 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
13 GPH (49 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER PA-24-250

Fuel Burn
13.0 GPH
~$84/hr
Variable Cost
$140/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER PA-24-250. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N7252P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Brookhaven, NY

Seller reported 107 more aircraft in NY →

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 N7252P against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$104,500
Range: $79,000 — $131,250
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+53%
Above Market

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