1995 Piper PA-28-181

1995 Piper PA-28-181

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
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Location Manassas, VA
Total Time 1,761 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,761 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 2890219
Reg # N129MA
Engine Lycoming O-360-A4M;O-360-A4A
ICAO Type P28A
✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Exterior

Very good condition, good luster, always hangared

Inspection

Fresh annual March 2026, All compressions 73 or higher

Modifications / STCs

KMA Audio Panel, Insight Strike finder

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper PA-28-181

This 1995 Piper PA-28-181 (N129MA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,761 hours on the airframe. There are currently 41 PA-28-181 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $434,900.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $55/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $110/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 1,761 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 239 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,761 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper PA-28-181 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Max Speed
105 kts (194 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER PA-28-181

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr
Variable Cost
$110/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$15,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER PA-28-181. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N129MA.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Manassas, VA

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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

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Airworthiness Directives — Piper PA-28-181

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2005-19-20 2005-11-04

The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes

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2004-14-12 2004-08-10

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

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

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