1979 Piper Warrior for sale

1979 Piper Warrior

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$121,118
Location Locarno, Switzerland
Total Time 5,480 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,568 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7415666
Reg # I-LORI Italy
Cruise 127 kts (235 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Upgraded in 2023. 2x Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display Garmin GNS430 NAV-COMM-GPS 8.33 kHz FM Immune Garmin GNC255A NAV-COMM 8.33 kHz FM Immune King VOR-LOC Indicator (NAV 2) Triig TT31 TRANSPONDER Trig TMA44 Audio Panel / Marker Beacon / Intercom for all 4 occupants All wirings redone

Description

Very clean Piper Warrior for sale from private owner. Immediately Available Previously owned and operated by flying club in Northern Italy Specifications subject to verification by purchaser Aircraft subject prior to sale and removal from the market at any time and without notice

Interior

Grey Leather/Vinyl Seats, Grey Carpet, White Headliner, refurbished in 2023

Exterior

White, Green with Orange Stripe, original and in very good condition, no scratches. All Windows replaced in 2023

Inspection

Current Annual Inspection and Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), due in August 2026 50 Hrs Inspection completed in August 2025

Modifications / STCs

- Wheel Pants (repainted and currently not installed)

- Navigation Lights

- Strobe Light Beacon

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Aeromeccanica
controller.com
$121,118
$119,453

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Warrior

This 1979 Piper Warrior (I-LORI) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,480 hours on the airframe. There are currently 77 Warrior aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $34,000 to $178,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $121,118.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,480 hours
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Piper Warrior — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
127 kts (235 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,440 lbs (1,107 kg)
Useful Load
972 lbs (441 kg)
Horsepower
160 HP
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Warrior

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Warrior. 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 (I-LORI) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Locarno, Switzerland

Switzerland

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for I-LORI.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (I-LORI). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

Price History

19 price events · sources: avpay.aero, planecheck.com, controller.com

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