1978 Piper Tomahawk
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
Great flying, LOW TIME Tomahawk. 2700TT ADSB compliant, original avionics work great for a VFR trainer. Original red interior shows well with minor tears on seat bottoms. Glass in great shape, hangared most of its life. Prop has 300hrs on it. Motor is over TBO and in typical Lycoming fashion running amazing. Same engine as the Cessna 152. All info subject to verification and inspection. Can be inspected and viewed in Lancaster Tx, KLNC. Trades considered for classic vehicles or Pitts.
Engine
2700TT, great compressions. Cam inspected two years ago with no defects outside of normal wear found. Starts easy and always runs smooth. Logs show no expense spared in upkeep of engine. Logs prior to 2003 missing.
Interior
Original 1978, Red with cream accents. 6/10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ken Ely
trade-a-plane.com
|
$38,000
|
Lancaster, TX | Apr 13, 2026 | 96 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Tomahawk
This 1978 Piper Tomahawk (N2351T) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 9 Tomahawk aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,161 to $68,609. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $38,000.
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 registration data pending for N2351T.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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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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