Piper Tomahawk Aircraft (PA-38)
8 used Piper Tomahawk aircraft for sale · $33K – $69K · updated 54 min ago
About the Piper Tomahawk
The Piper Tomahawk (PA-38-112) is an economical two-seat T-tail trainer built from 1978 to 1982 to compete with the Cessna 152. Designed with input from flight instructors, it offers a roomy side-by-side cabin, good visibility and a low-wing layout that gives a more "real airplane" feel than typical trainers. Its honest stall and spin behavior earned the nickname "Traumahawk," which made it a favorite for serious spin and stall instruction, and its low purchase and running costs keep it popular with budget owners and flight schools.
Piper Tomahawk Specifications
Model specPiper has not yet published final specifications for the Tomahawk. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
8 Piper Tomahawk For Sale
There are currently 8 used Piper Tomahawk for sale, ranging from $33,782 to $69,894, with a median asking price of $46,856.
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Browse all Piper models →Piper Tomahawk Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Tomahawk cost? Used Tomahawk prices: $33K – $69K, average $49K (median $46K), across 6 priced of 8 active listings.
Based on 1 priced 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 Tomahawk
When buying a Piper Tomahawk, 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.