1977 Piper PA-28-161
FOR SALE

1977 Piper PA-28-161

Single Engine Piston

$44,500
Location 98233, United
Total Time 14,354 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7716147
Reg # N3290Q
Engine Lycoming O-320-D3G;O-320-D2A
ICAO Type P28A
✓ Clean NTSB 4 ADs ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Garmin 650 GPS NAV/COM Bendix King KX 155 NAV/COM Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B IN/OUT Dual Garmin G5s PFDs Electronic Clock with USB power JPI CHT/EGT Engine Scanner EI Volt/Amp Meter

Description

1977 Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior For Sale in Washington, United States, 14354 hours, $44500 | Aircraftforsale.com

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Seitz Aviation
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$44,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper PA-28-161

This 1977 Piper PA-28-161 (N3290Q) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 14,354 hours on the airframe. There are currently 27 PA-28-161 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,500 to $178,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $44,500.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $44/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $100/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $14,000. With 14,354 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. There are 4 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 14,354 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 4 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $120 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper PA-28-161 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Max Speed
108 kts (200 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
8 GPH (30 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER PA-28-161

Fuel Burn
8.0 GPH
~$52/hr
Variable Cost
$100/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$14,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$22,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER PA-28-161. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N3290Q.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

98233, United

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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 N3290Q against the NTSB accident database.

Airworthiness Directives — Piper PA-28-161

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 4 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2010-26-04 2011-02-01

Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-28-161 Airplanes

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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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FR-99-32369 2000-01-13

The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32S-300, PA-28- 151, and PA-28-161 Airplanes

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$89,500
Range: $83,450 — $105,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-50%
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