Piper Tri-Pacer Aircraft 1960s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
The Piper Tri-Pacer (PA-22) is a 1950s short-wing four-seat single, essentially the tricycle-gear (nosewheel) version of the taildragger Pacer. Its forgiving nosewheel handling made it an approachable family and training airplane during the boom years of postwar general aviation, and its steel-tube, fabric-covered "short-wing Piper" construction is simple to maintain. Affordable to buy and run, the Tri-Pacer remains a popular entry into classic four-seat ownership.
1 used Piper Tri-Pacer aircraft for sale 1960s · 4-seat · Used median asking $47,000 · Project from $7,500 · updated 2026-07-06
Piper Tri-Pacer Specifications
Model specThe Piper Tri-Pacer is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 115 kt (213 km/h), a range of 500 nm (926 km), and a useful load of 850 lbs (386 kg).
Piper Tri-Pacer for Sale
Piper Tri-Pacer asking prices range from $35,000 to $79,500, with a median of $47,000 (market reference $55,000).
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How much does a Piper Tri-Pacer cost? Used Tri-Pacer prices: $35K – $79K, average $47K (median $47K); market reference $55K, across 10 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 Tri-Pacer
Buying a Piper Tri-Pacer comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Tri-Pacer
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Piper Tri-Pacer Inventory by Country
| United States | 11 |
| Australia | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Piper Tri-Pacer Inventory by State
| Texas | 2 |
Piper Tri-Pacer by Price
| Under $100k | 4 |
| Under $200k | 4 |
| Under $300k | 4 |
| Under $500k | 4 |
Recently Sold Piper Tri-Pacer
| 1956 Tri-Pacer | $38,000 |
| 1955 Tri-Pacer | $38,864 |
Piper Tri-Pacer Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Tri-Pacer. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database