1978 Piper Tomahawk
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
Check out this very capable aircraft! The Piper Tomahawk was specifically built with training in mind. This one is IFR certified and has a fresh annual. Clean and well maintained. See pictures and details or contact Falcon Aircraft Brokerage for more info.
Engine
Lycoming O-235-L2C, s/n L-17755-15, good compressions, new carb Feb '26, Sensenich m/n 72CK-0-56, 2 blade, 1460 hrs TT, good condition
Propeller
Airframe is clean and in good condition with normal wear and tear. Tri-gear, T tail
Interior
2 seats, large cargo area, clean and well maintained, new sun visors, custom embroidered Tomahawk leather yoke covers Exterior clean, good paint
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bruce Derstine
trade-a-plane.com
|
$44,900
|
Kirksville, MO | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Tomahawk
This 1978 Piper Tomahawk (N2516C) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 4,238 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 $44,900.
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 N2516C.
Location & Ownership
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 N2516C against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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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