1978 Piper Warrior
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Hiller Aviation Brokerage Consulting is pleased to offer this 1978 Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II - with low total time, fresh prop overhaul, current annual, a mid-time strong-running engine, and ADS-B Out! Purchase Assistance and Delivery Available. N-Number will be retained. AIRFRAME AFTT: 3,363.37 hours Annual: November 2025 Full and Complete logbooks Damage: Serviceable rudder installed 2003; LH inboard aileron skin replaced 1972 (Form 337 filed). Based in Texas ENGINE Lycoming O-320-D3G, 160 HP, S/N L-7997-39A Major overhaul by Victor Aviation Services (2007) TSMOH: 1,060.77 hours TBO: 2,000 hours Compressions: 77/78/78/75 PROP Sensenich 74DM6-0-60 (S/N A46172) Overhauled November 2025 TSPOH: 0.0 hours AVIONICS King KX-170B NAV/COM King KT78A Transponder King KEA127 Altitude Encoder uAvionix SkyBeacon ADS-B Out: installed 2020 - 14 CFR 91.227 compliant Alcor EGT IFR Certification current Seller and Agent provide the above information to assist the Buyer in evaluating the aircraft. While believed accurate, errors and omissions may occur. The Buyer is solely responsible for verifying all specifications, equipment, times, statuses, and conditions prior to closing. Neither Seller nor Agent shall be liable for any discrepancies discovered after closing. Neither Seller nor Agent is obligated to provide anything beyond what is expressly agreed upon in writing. All aircraft, equipment, and prices are subject to change without notice. Aircraft is subject to prior sale, withdrawal, or unavailability.
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Hiller Aviation Consulting
trade-a-plane.com
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$94,900
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La Grande, OR | Jun 14, 2026 | 33 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aircraftforsale.com
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$94,900
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Texas | Jun 15, 2026 | 32 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Warrior
This 1978 Piper Warrior (N3521M) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,363 hours on the airframe. There are currently 78 Warrior aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $34,000 to $200,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $94,900.
The Warrior 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 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N3521M.
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 N3521M against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $79,800–$119,390.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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