1980 Piper PA-28-161
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Engine SMOH
- 936 hrs
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
King KY97A COM [NOTE: There is no 8.33] Narco ADF 141 Narco AT 150 Transponder w/Mode C 406Mhz ELT Narco CP 135 Audio Panel 4-Place Intercom
Description
This is an Iceland based aircraft (Reyjkavik Airport]
Formerly on a rental fleet but now in private hands and ready to fly away
It would be just as happy in school/club or private use
This is a great excuse to visit fabulous Iceland For full details see the sales spec sheet and additional photos NOTE: No VAT on the purchase in Iceland but UK & EU27 buyers will need to pay VAT on Import
Engine
936 SMOH 160HP Lycoming O-32-D3G TBO 2000 Hours/12 Years The engine was overhauled 08/Mar/2005, also it was later totally disassembled due to MIF on 02/Oct/2013 285,6 SMOH and reassembled with new crankshaft, 4 new cylinders and other parts per logbook entry Engine S/No: L-9039-39A PROPELLER: 1347 Hrs Fixed pitch 2-blade Sensenich 74DM6-0-60
Interior
Original interior in Piper's Light Tan scheme, Seats are in velour.
Exterior
Original paint in Piper's Light Tan scheme of the era, with Orange & Brown accent stripes. Matching wheel spats are in place.
Modifications / STCs
• REMARKS
• The aircraft lives in a heated hangar.
• All logs from 1980 birth available
• No known damage history
• Never been used for initial training; has had club rental use and latterly just private use.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Derrick Ings
avbuyer.com
|
$69,999
$70,095
|
— | Mar 16, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Derrick Ings Aircraft Sales
planecheck.com
|
$59,900 *
€ 59,900
|
Iceland | May 03, 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-28-161
This 1980 Piper PA-28-161 (TF-PIA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,198 hours on the airframe. There are currently 27 PA-28-161 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,500 to $178,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $69,999.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $44/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $100/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $14,000. With 5,198 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 4 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Piper PA-28-161 — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (TF-PIA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Location not available
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 database checked for TF-PIA.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (TF-PIA). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Airworthiness Directives — Piper PA-28-161
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 4 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 →The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA- 25, PA-25-235, PA-25-260, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32S-300, PA-28- 151, and PA-28-161 Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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