1979 Piper Warrior for sale

1979 Piper Warrior

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$69,950below typical asking range
Location CA
Total Time 14,472 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7916014
Reg # N39954
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 127 kts (235 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

King KMA 24 Audio Panel with 3 Light Marker Beacon King KX 155 NAV/COM King KI 209 VOR/LOC/G.S. King KX 155 NAV/COM King KI 208 VOR/LOC King KN 62A DME King KT 76A Transponder Sky Beacon ADSB Apollo GX 50 GPS with CDI MD40-65 Indicator PS Engineering PM 1000 II Intercom with Dual Push to Talks Electric Trim Dual Avionics Master

Description

American Aircraft Sales Co. Tel: 925-449-5151Cell: 510-783-2711550 Airway Blvd.Livermore, CA 94551All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice AirframeHours since Factory New Engines Loc. Make Model Serial# SMOH C Lycoming 0-320-D3G L-9891-39A 1838 Overhauled by Aircraft Engine Specialists Inc., Overhaul and Installed 1/26/2010Props Loc. Make Model Serial# SFN C Sensenich 74DM6-D-60 A6174 1838 SFN Installed 1/26/2010

Interior

Gray Cloth and Vinyl Airtex Interior 07-7-2006

Exterior

All Over White with Red and Black Trim Painted by Straubes Aircraft Services with Jet Glow Date Painted 04-25-2006

Inspection

Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load: 822.9 Lbs Pitot Static Cert.: 08-23-2019 Annual Inspection: 01-10-2025

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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$69,950
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$69,950
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Warrior

This 1979 Piper Warrior (N39954) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 14,472 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 below the market average at $69,950.

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.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (LIPOVETSKY SERGEY J)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 14,472 hours
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Piper Warrior — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
127 kts (235 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,440 lbs (1,107 kg)
Useful Load
972 lbs (441 kg)
Horsepower
160 HP
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Warrior

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Warrior. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

LIPOVETSKY SERGEY J

Registration Address

PACIFIC GROVE, CA

Certificate Issued

2016-03-29

Airworthiness

1978-08-09

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 846 more aircraft in California →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N39954.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below 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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