1978 Piper Warrior for sale

1978 Piper Warrior

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$100,909within typical asking range
Location Paris, France
Total Time 10,300 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-79-16013
Reg # N39953
Cruise 127 kts (235 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Interior: (6) All photos (15) Price: 88 000 EUR Posted: A year ago Views: 858 Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Piper Model PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II Year 1978 Seller Airborne_Solutions Contact Seller type Company Location Paris, France Condition Pre-owned Total Time 10300 h Engine Time 400 h Undercarriage Tricycle Seats 4 Flight Rules VFR Night Serial Number 28-79-16013 Registration N39953

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Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Airborne_Solutions Contact
winglist.aero
$100,909 *
EUR 88,000

* 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 Warrior

This 1978 Piper Warrior (N39953) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 10,300 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 $100,909.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 10,300 hours
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Warrior — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
127 kts (235 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,440 lbs (1,107 kg)
Useful Load
972 lbs (441 kg)
Horsepower
160 HP
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Warrior

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N39953.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Paris, France

FR

Seller reported

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 N39953 against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: winglist.aero

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $79,800–$119,390.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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