1981 Piper PA-28-161
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
Aircraft Details
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Description
UK Aviation Sales is pleased to offer this 1981 PA-28-161 Warrior II. Engine was recently overhauled by Fordaire Aviation in 2021 currently with only 116 hrs time since overhaul.
Aircraft will make a great addition to a flight training school or hour builder for a private pilot working forward to a complex aircraft type.
Modifications / STCs
• REMARKS
• Aircraft is in good mechanical condition allover and UKAS can help organise transport of the aircraft to any location.
• Please contact us to discuss further
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Andy Caddick
avbuyer.com
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Contact for price
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— | Mar 16, 2026 | — | Active | |
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UKAviationSales Contact
winglist.aero
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$122,583 *
GBP 89,995
|
United Kingdom | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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UK Aviation Sales
planecheck.com
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$90,000 *
€ 90,000
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United Kingdom | 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 1981 Piper PA-28-161 (G-BNSZ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 12,856 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.
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 12,856 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 (G-BNSZ) 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 G-BNSZ.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (G-BNSZ). 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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