1979 Piper Warrior
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
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 | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aeromeccanica
controller.com
|
$121,118
$119,453
|
Locarno, Switzerland | Jul 26, 2026 | 18 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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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.
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Piper Warrior — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (I-LORI) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Switzerland
Switzerland
Seller reportedTitle 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 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.