1978 Piper Tomahawk for sale

1978 Piper Tomahawk

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$51,213above typical asking range
Location Maribor, Slovenia
Total Time 7,944 hrs
Engine SMOH 822 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 3878A0423
Reg # S5-DBH Slovenia
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Heated Pitot Head Cabin Speaker Magitran P-5B Airspeed Indicator (True Airspeed) Cert. Basis TSO C2b Altimeter Piper PS50008-3-2 Attitude Gyro Cert. Basis TSO C4c Directional Gyro Cert. Basis TSO CSc Vertical Speed Indicator Cert. Basis TSO C8c Turn and Slip indicator Cert. Basis TSO C3b Outside Air Temperature Gauge Clock CA7613 Hour Meter Hobbs M-1506-15 Datcon 773 Vacuum Gauge UMA 3-200-1;

Description

Classic, reliable and versatile two-seater ready to be delivered. Professionally maintained, hangar storage.

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Egmont Aviation d.o.o.
controller.com
$51,213

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Tomahawk

This 1978 Piper Tomahawk (S5-DBH) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 7,944 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 Tomahawk aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,161 to $68,609. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $51,213.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,944 hours
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Piper Tomahawk — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard 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 estimate

PIPER Tomahawk

Fuel Burn
6.0 GPH
~$39/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Tomahawk. 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 (S5-DBH) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Maribor, Slovenia

SI

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

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We'll check S5-DBH against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: aviationtrader.com.au, controller.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above 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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