1979 Piper Tomahawk
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Available for immediate sale is this clean and reliable Piper PA-38 Tomahawk. Known for its excellent visibility and economical operation, this aircraft is an ideal choice for hour building, flight training, or cost-effective private touring. Airplane time state: TTAF:11649h STC Wing Life Time 18600h Engine: 2986 Propeller: Fresh Overhaul ARC: 10 / 2026 Tail Section: Sterling Aviation STC Front Spar attachment bracket freshly replaced. +5000h All ADs and SBs are up to date
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 2 marketplace listings
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wolfgang Klein
planecheck.com
|
$33,084 *
€ 28,900
|
Germany | May 03, 2026 | 62 days | Active | |
|
Spare Engine
globalplanesearch.com
|
Contact for price
|
— | May 01, 2026 | 64 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 Tomahawk
This 1979 Piper Tomahawk (N791DS) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 11,649 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 Tomahawk aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,198 to $68,687.
The Tomahawk cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 468 nm (867 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 6 GPH (23 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $37/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Tomahawk — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N791DS.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Location not available
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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