Piper Colt Aircraft (PA-22-108)
The Piper Colt (PA-22-108) is a simplified two-seat trainer version of the Tri-Pacer, built from 1961 to 1964. Stripped of the rear seats and flaps and powered by a 108 hp Lycoming, the Colt was Piper's low-cost answer for flight schools competing with the Cessna 150. Its short-wing, steel-tube construction and forgiving nosewheel handling make it an affordable, easy-to-maintain classic two-seater today.
5 used Piper Colt aircraft for sale · 2-seat · Reference price ~$45,000 ($25,000–$80,000) · updated 3 days ago
Piper Colt Specifications
Model specThe Piper Colt is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 94 kt (174 km/h), a range of 600 nm (1,111 km), and a useful load of 650 lbs (295 kg).
Piper Colt for Sale
Piper Colt asking prices range from $26,872 to $59,767, with a median of $34,906 (market reference $45,000).
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How much does a Piper Colt cost? Used Colt prices: $26K – $59K, average $39K (median $34K); market reference $45K, across 4 priced of 5 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Piper Colt
When buying a Piper Colt, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Colt
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Piper Colt Inventory by Country
| Australia | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| United States | 1 |
Piper Colt by Decade
| 1960s | 5 |
Recently Sold Piper Colt
| 1966 Colt | $17,000 |
Piper Colt Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Colt. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database