1979 Piper Warrior
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
TAA / Piper Warrior PA-28-161 - **Avionics:** - DYNON PFD with engine monitoring. - DYNON MFD. - DYNON transponder - DYNON #1 radio - Avidyne IFD440 GPS - AMX240 audio panel - Aero Cruze 100 auto pilot COMPLETE LOGBOOKS NO DAMAGE HISTORY
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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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$165,000
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Farmingdale, NY | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Warrior
This 1979 Piper Warrior (N838MA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,640 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 above the market average at $165,000.
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 registration data pending for N838MA.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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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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