1979 Piper PA-28-181
Single Engine Piston
FOR SALEAircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Garmin Upgraded Archer with S-TEC 30 AP and Alt Hold, Dual Garmin G-5, GNS-650 Touchscreen GPS, GTX-345 ADS-B (IN/OUT), GTR225, Perfect Time Builder, or IFR Platform, Pro Pilot owned/Flown, Call Exclusive Listing Broker Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales TOLL FREE888-280-4900
Engine
Custom Airmotive Overhauled Engine in 2001 L26626-36A 1955 SMOH
Interior
Tan Leather seats with Matching side panels and Tan Carpet off-white headliner
Exterior
White with Metallic Red and Gold Accents
Inspection
Feb Annual 961 Useful. Complete logs available by CALLING Our office toll free 888-280-4900. We will be delighted to send them to you. Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc.; Accordingly, you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft. The offer for sale of this aircraft is subject to contract and the aircraft may at any time be withdrawn from the market without prior notice. Specification is subject to verification by the purchaser
Modifications / STCs
• Wheel Pants
• Strobe Lights
• Position Lights
• Landing Light
• Pitot Heat
• EGT Gauge
• High Speed fan and overhead vents
• Carb Heat
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controller.com
|
$120,000
|
Stuart, FL | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$122,638 *
GBP £90,691
|
Stuart, FL | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$123,700
|
Stuart, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
|
$120,000
|
Stuart (), FL | Apr 02, 2026 | — | 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 PA-28-181
This 1979 Piper PA-28-181 (N2816N) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 10,476 hours on the airframe. There are currently 41 PA-28-181 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $434,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $120,000.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $55/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $110/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 10,476 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 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Piper PA-28-181 — 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 N2816N.
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 N2816N against the NTSB accident database.
Airworthiness Directives — Piper PA-28-181
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 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 →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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