1975 Piper PA-28-181
FOR SALE Overpriced

1975 Piper PA-28-181

Single Engine Piston

$110,000
Location IA
Total Time 5,565 hrs
Engine SMOH 926 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7505146
Reg # N33444
Engine Lycoming O-360-A4M;O-360-A4A
ICAO Type P28A

Equipment & Features

Engine SMOH
926 hrs
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

EIS electronic ignition on right 1 axis original Piper A/P (poor) GNS4230W KX155 GTX345 ADS-B in out GMA340 audio w 4 pl i-com double needle CDI's

Description

Airframe: TTAF: 5565 Engines: SMOH: 926 (2019)

Engine

SMOH: 926 (2019)

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Paul Slaughter
aircraftdealer.com
$110,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$110,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper PA-28-181

This 1975 Piper PA-28-181 (N33444) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,565 hours on the airframe. There are currently 44 PA-28-181 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $434,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $110,000.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $55/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $110/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 5,565 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (ESTHERVILLE AVIATION INC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,565 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper PA-28-181 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Max Speed
105 kts (194 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER PA-28-181

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr
Variable Cost
$110/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$15,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER PA-28-181. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

ESTHERVILLE AVIATION INC

Registration Address

ESTHERVILLE, IA

Certificate Issued

2017-08-01

Airworthiness

1975-02-18

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

IA

Seller reported 37 more aircraft in IA →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N33444.

Airworthiness Directives — Piper PA-28-181

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2005-19-20 2005-11-04

The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes

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2004-14-12 2004-08-10

The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-301XTC, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$83,995
Range: $79,497 — $96,997
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
+31%
Above Market

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