1978 Piper Warrior
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1978 Piper Warrior II PA28-161 Lycoming O-320 D3G 160 HP / TTAF: 12,835 TTE: 3291.8 TSMOH: 1293.3 / Clean aircraft that is ready as a functional trainer / Privately owned and locally hangared for last 8 years / Western Skyways OH 02/2003 / Flown regularly until recent / Steve's Gascolator / Recent crankshaft and magneto inspections / New carb recent / Sky-Tec Starter / New oil hoses / Dual MAC 1700 w/ Glideslope / KT76A with Skybeacon ADSB - OUT / KLN94 GPS / 4-Place Intercom / AD 2020-26-26 recent compliance / April 2026 Annual / Ready to go!
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lou Svetlik
trade-a-plane.com
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$84,900
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Port Lavaca, TX | Apr 25, 2026 | 84 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Warrior
This 1978 Piper Warrior (N9872K) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 12,835 hours on the airframe. There are currently 81 Warrior aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $34,000 to $200,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $84,900.
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 N9872K.
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 $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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