1979 Piper PA-28-181
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Seats
- 4
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mark Hannawa
trade-a-plane.com
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$95,000
|
El Cajon, CA | Apr 21, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper PA-28-181
This 1979 Piper PA-28-181 (N3015U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,652 hours on the airframe. There are currently 44 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 $95,000.
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 8,652 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
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N3015U.
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
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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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