No longer listed as of April 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.
1979 Piper Warrior
Single Engine Piston
No longer listed
$100,738 (GBP)
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Total Time
3,715 hrs
Engine SMOH
1,167 hrs
Seats
4
Cruise
127 kts (235 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB
Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1979
- Make
- Piper
- Model
- Warrior
- Total Time
- 3,715 hr
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Seller
- Absolute Aircraft Sales
- Source
- controlleremea.co.uk
UNDER CONTRACT - Sale Pending
A Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II) with a Continental CD-135 engine is a modern, efficient variant of the classic trainer, featuring a 135-horsepower Jet-A diesel piston engine instead of traditional avgas, offering lower operating costs, simpler engine management (FADEC), and flexibility with heavy fuels, often available as a certified retrofit kit for older PA-28s. This diesel-powered setup enhances reliability, reduces CO2, and makes it a popular choice for flight schools seeking cost savings and easier logistics, while maintaining the familiar handling of the PA-28 airframe.
Aircraft is located in Sri Lanka. Disassembly, packing and export C of A, is included in the price. Purchaser will only need to pay for the shipping from Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Highlights:
NEWER AIRFRAME THAN TYPICAL 1974-76 MODELS
LOW AIRFRAME TIME
ENGINE INSTALLED NEW IN DEC 2019
TBR DEC 2031 (7 YEARS REMAINING)
APPROX. 1,200 HOURS REMAINING UNTIL TBR
FUEL BURN APPROX. 18-20L/HR OF JET-A1 (MASSIVE SAVINGS VS AVGAS)
AVIONICS (IFR): GARMIN GNS 430 (GPS/NAV/COM), GMA 340 AUDIO PANEL, GARMIN GTX 327 DIGITAL TRANSPONDER
MT 3-BLADE COMPOSITE PROPELLER (OVERHAULED 2022)
WING SPAR AD COMPLIED WITH (2022) - ALWAYS HANGARED
Piper Warrior — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard 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 estimateFuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
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Market price band
Piper Warrior typical:
$34,000 – $178,000
median $89,500
across 59 active listings
This listing at $100,738 is 13% above median.
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About the Piper Warrior
The Piper Warrior (PA-28-151 and the more common PA-28-161 Warrior II/III) is the modern, tapered-wing version of the Cherokee — Piper's volume trainer for the last four decades. Powered by a 150-160 hp Lycoming O-320, it cruises around 115 knots, lands at gentle speeds and is one of the most forgiving four-seat aircraft you can learn in. With thousands in flight-school service worldwide, the Warrior has unmatched parts and instructor support. Most have spent their lives training pilots, so condition and history matter more here than on most singles.