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1978 Piper Tomahawk
Single Engine Piston
$15,000
Location
Shoreline, WA
Seats
2
Reg #
N9972T
Cruise
100 kts (185 km/h)
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Piper
- Model
- Tomahawk
- Location
- Shoreline, WA
- Seller
- Randy Oliver
- Source
- barnstormers.com
Piper tomahawk propeller strike soft strike that s why only 15 grand incase it has cc to be fully rebuilt.four two five nine four eight nine five two eight please call with any questions. N9972T tail #
Piper Tomahawk — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
2
Cruise Speed
100 kts (185 km/h)
Range
468 nm (867 km)
Ceiling
13,000 ft (3,962 m)
Max Weight
1,670 lbs (758 kg)
Useful Load
550 lbs (249 kg)
Horsepower
112 HP
Fuel Burn
6 GPH (23 L/h)
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
6.0 GPH
~$39/hr
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Market price band
Piper Tomahawk typical:
$33,036 – $83,900
median $44,900
across 7 active listings
This listing at $15,000 is 67% below median.
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About the Piper Tomahawk
The Piper Tomahawk (PA-38) is a two-seat T-tail trainer built 1978-1982 — Piper's answer to the Cessna 152. Lighter and more spirited than the 152, the Tomahawk is known for honest stall behaviour (it actually stalls and recovers properly rather than mushing), which has produced both its reputation as an excellent trainer and the unfortunate nickname "Traumahawk" from instructors who disliked the sharper edge. Popular for spin training thanks to its honest characteristics.