1979 Piper Warrior
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1979 PIPER WARRIOR II For Sale in Upland, California 1979 Piper PA28-181 Warrior II Located in Southern CA. Meticulously Owned, Hangared with Complete Logs. Aircraft has Low Time Engine, Nice Paint and Interior, Speed Mods and all LED Lights.
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model
Propeller
Overhauled in 1995
Interior
New in 1996 Cream Leather Seats and Side Panels Navy Blue Deep Pile Carpets
Exterior
New in 1996 Wings Metallic Navy Blue Lower Fuselage Metallic Navy Blue Upper Fuselage White With Grey and Red Stripes
Inspection
Aircraft has been flown regularly Annual Inspection C/W 10/22/2025 Pitot Static and Transponder C/W 02/01/2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$125,000
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Upland, CA | Jun 06, 2026 | 42 days | Active | |
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Foothill Aircraft Sales & Service
controller.com
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$129,000
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Upland, CA | Apr 02, 2026 | 107 days | Active | |
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Foothill Aircraft Sales & Service
controlleremea.co.uk
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$131,004 *
GBP £97,492
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Upland, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aviationtrader.com.au
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$133,266
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Upland, CA | Apr 06, 2026 | 103 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 (N45CD) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,315 hours on the airframe. There are currently 81 Warrior aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $34,000 to $200,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $129,000.
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
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N45CD.
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 N45CD against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above 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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