1979 Piper Warrior
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAudio panel: GMA 340 GPS/COM1: AVIDYNE IFD 440 COM2: GNC 255 NAV/COM PFD: Aspen Evolution 1000 Transponder: Stratus ES 1090ES
Description
PA28-161, • Well-maintained and regularly flown, • Upgraded Avionics • This is a fantastic opportunity for flight schools or individual pilots looking for a dependable aircraft. **Contact us today for more information and to arrange a viewing!**
Engine
2620 hours since major overhaul 1830 since top overhaul
Interior
Painted 2022 Interior 2022
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$78,000
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Farmingdale, NY | Apr 01, 2026 | 107 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Warrior
This 1979 Piper Warrior (M871MA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 12,486 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 $78,000.
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 (M871MA) is registered outside the US.
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 M871MA against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $79,900–$120,561.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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