Piper Colt Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
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.
1 used Piper Colt aircraft for sale in Australia · 2-seat · Reference price ~$45,000 ($25,000–$80,000) · updated 4 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 $59,767 to $59,767, with a median of $59,767 (market reference $45,000).
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How much does a Piper Colt cost? Used Colt prices: from $59K; market reference $45K, across 1 priced of 1 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.
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Piper Colt Inventory by Country
| Australia | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| United States | 1 |
Piper Colt by Decade
| 1960s | 1 |
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