1978 Piper Tomahawk
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
PA-38-112 Tomahawk. The plane was imported in 2022 from Portugal. It has been professionally maintained there.
Interior
3/10
Exterior
3/10
Modifications / STCs
• Canopy cover
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marcus Spreti
planecheck.com
|
$33,161 *
€ 29,000
|
Germany | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Tomahawk
This 1978 Piper Tomahawk (D-ELJS) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 9,960 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 Tomahawk aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,161 to $83,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $33,161.
The Tomahawk cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 468 nm (867 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 6 GPH (23 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $37/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Tomahawk — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (D-ELJS) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Germany
DE
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $40,250–$55,337.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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