1977 Piper Warrior
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Piper Warrior II. 1977. PA 28-161. TT6492. SMOH 2161. 160 horsepower. Compression 72/80, 70/80, 70/80, 76/80. New battery. New ELT battery. Recent annual inspection. March 10, 2025. Narco Avionics. 810 Com, 120 Com, AT 150 Transponder, CP 136 Audio Panel. All work well. Was my my personal aircraft for over 20 years. Always starts right up and flies nice. I bought a newer turbo Skylane, RG. No longer need my Warrior. Will make a good airplane for somebody. No significant damage history. Does have light hail damage. All logbooks back to its beginning in 1977. Will consider delivering for reasonable fee. Call Greg. in Colorado Springs at COS.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gregory Weiss
trade-a-plane.com
|
$87,000
|
Colorado Springs, CO | Mar 30, 2026 | 110 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Warrior
This 1977 Piper Warrior (N-1290H) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,492 hours on the airframe. There are currently 78 Warrior aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $34,000 to $200,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $87,000.
The Warrior cruises at 127 kts (235 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $62/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Warrior — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N-1290H.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $84,464–$108,619.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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