1978 Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II
FOR SALE

1978 Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II

Single Engine Piston

$90,000
Location United Kingdom
Total Time 13,786 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # G-SEJW UK
Engine Lycoming O-320-D3G;O-320-D2A
ICAO Type P28A
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Dual Garmin G5 Garmin GTN 650 GNC 255A GTX 345 transponder GMA 340 audio panel ADF DME.

Description

The PA28 Warrior is a workhorse of the General Aviation market, being operated by flight schools, private owners and groups since the types’ introduction.

G-SEJW is a well-presented 1978 PA28-161 with Lycoming O-320-D3G engine and Sensenich propeller. £90,000 + VAT

Interior

Grey leather in good condition.

Exterior

Good condition. Painted by Mick Allen and Son, Turweston December 2022.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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$90,000 *
£ 90,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II

This 1978 Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II (G-SEJW) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 13,786 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 PA-28-161 Warrior II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $69,995 to $153,008. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $90,000.

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 13,786 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 13,786 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $120 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II — 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (G-SEJW) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

United Kingdom

GB

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for G-SEJW.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (G-SEJW). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

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