1979 Piper PA-28-161
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Piper Warrior II. IFR, Penn Yan Engine Overhaul.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Seitz Aviation
seitzaviation.com
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Contact for price
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— | Apr 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper PA-28-161
This 1979 Piper PA-28-161 is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,801 hours on the airframe. There are currently 27 PA-28-161 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,500 to $178,000.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $44/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $100/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $14,000. With 3,801 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 4 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Piper PA-28-161 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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Location & Ownership
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Piper PA-28-161
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 4 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes
View full AD →The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-301XTC, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes
View full AD →The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32S-300, PA-28- 151, and PA-28-161 Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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