1978 Piper Warrior II
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
180 HP STC !, 4110 Total Time, 1165 SMOH on a Lycoming O-360, 180 HP Engine, King IFR, Aera 796/Traffic & Weather, ADSB Out, Intercom, Vent Fan, Dual Pilot and Copilot Brakes, Hangared, All Logs.
Engine
This is the Expensive 180 HP STC ! Lycoming O-360, 2000 Hour TBO
Propeller
New Sensenich Prop Installed Cost: $ 8,500
Interior
Slate Blue Leather Seats (4) Black Carpeting
Exterior
Allover White with Dark Red and Gray Trim
Inspection
Annual Due: May 2027 Hangared Complete Logs. PDF of Logs are Available Upon Request. ** Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection ** .
Modifications / STCs
• Vent Fan- 2 Speed
• Built-In 4 Place Intercom
• Dual Push to Talk Control Wheels
• Wing Tip Strobes
• Tail Strobe
• Lower Nose Cowl Landing Light
• Black Instrument Panel
• Luggage Tow Bar
• Dual Pilot and Copilot Brakes
• Ground Service Plug
• True Airspeed Indicator
• 48 Gallons Fuel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lane Aviation
controller.com
|
$129,000
|
Columbus, Ohio | Jul 26, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Warrior II
This 1978 Piper Warrior II (N73BW) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,110 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 Warrior II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $80,363 to $135,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $129,000.
The Warrior II cruises at 127 kts (235 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $62/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Warrior II — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N73BW.
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 N73BW against the NTSB accident database.