Piper Tri-Pacer 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 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.
2 used Piper Tri-Pacer aircraft for sale in Australia · 4-seat · Used median asking $47,000 · Project from $7,500 · updated yesterday
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 2 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 |
Piper Tri-Pacer by Decade
| 1950s | 2 |
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