1981 Piper WARRIOR for sale

1981 Piper WARRIOR

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$79,950
Location Livermore, CA
Total Time 9,747 hrs
Engine SMOH 204 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-8116007
Reg # N82487
Cruise 127 kts (235 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Avionics: King KMA 24 Audio Panel With 3 Light Marker King KX 170B NAV/COM King KI 209 VOR/LOC/G.S. King KX 170B NAV/COM King KI 208 VOR/LOC King KN 64 DME King KR 86 ADF King KT 76A Transponder uAvionix Tail Beacon ADS-B PM 501 PS Engineering Intercom 4 Place Including: Wing Tip Strobe Lights Led Landing Light Electric Trim (Inop) Cabin Ventalation Fan Hobbs Meter Pitot Heat Aux Power Outlet

Description

This 1981 Piper Warrior 161 only has 204 hours since a Factory Lycoming Reman to new limits in 2021 making it the perfect airplane to build time in. King IFR avionics. Complete Logbooks since new and no history of damage. Ready to fly and enjoy.

Engine

Total Time Engine: 204 Hours Since Lycoming Factory Rebuilt To New Limits Lycoming 0-320-D3G 160 HP S/N RL-20824-39A Date Remanufactured June 2021 Total Time Propeller: 2934 Hours Since New Sensenich 74DM6-0-60 S/N A49466

Propeller

Total Time Airframe: 9747 Hours Since New

Interior

Blue Fabric And Vinyl

Exterior

All Over White With Blue And Yellow

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

Price Comparison

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American Aircraft Sales
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$79,950

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper WARRIOR

This 1981 Piper WARRIOR (N82487) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 9,747 hours on the airframe. There are currently 81 WARRIOR aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $34,000 to $200,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $79,950.

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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 9,747 hours
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

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

FAA registration data pending for N82487.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Livermore, CA

Seller reported 854 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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N82487 against the NTSB accident database.

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