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1954 PIPER PA-20
Starts from the median asking price of 421 comparable PIPER Single-Engine Piston listings ($167,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -24 vs comparable listings -20.0%
- Airframe time +2,255 hr vs comps -4.5%
- Engine time -69 hr vs comps +0.2%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 276 FAA-registered +4.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER PA-20 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,946 hrs |
| Engine time | 758 HOURS |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description 1954 Piper PA-20 Pacer - 160 HP - EDO 2000 Floats, Wheels and Straight Skis, plus covers and ski brakes - $79,500 OBO Alaska-equipped Piper PA-20 Pacer with 160-hp Lycoming O-320-A2B. Currently based on EDO 2000 straight floats, the sale also includes conventional wheel landing gear and straight skis, providing a versatile, year-round Alaska aircraft. Aircraft and records are available for inspection at Willow Lake Seaplane Base (2X2). Prepurchase inspection welcomed at buyer's expense. Price: $79,500 OBO. Will consider a trade toward a Maule or Cessna 180 equipped for floats. Serious inquiries only; proof of funds requested before demonstration flight. • Engine: Lycoming O-320-A2B, Serial # L-44938-27A, 160 hp • Engine time: 758 hours SMOH • Total engine time: 1,887 hours • Propeller: Senich, TTSO 1238.59 hours since January 7, 1998 • May 2026 annual inspection • Flown regularly since annual • All applicable ADs complied with as of the annual inspection • Most recent compressions: 1-78; 2-76; 3-78 and 4-76 as of July 2026 • Approved for automotive fuel under STC (80/87 octane)
Modifications
Alaska equipment and modifications • EDO 2000 straight floats with water rudders and rigging. No known leaks. Good condition. • Seaplane door • Conventional wheel landing gear included • Straight skis with ice brakes and small tail wheel ski included: Landes Airglas, 1972 • Dual flight controls • Brakes [left side] • Insulated engine cowl cover and wing covers • Portable Red Dragon propane preheater with hoses Condition • Red-and-white exterior, partially repainted in 2024 • Fabric in good condition • Hangared during the winter • Empty weight: 1185 on floats • Useful load: 765 on floats • Complete logs since purchased in 2018, some records before then • Damage history: none known.
Avionics
• Becker Avionics VHF Transceiver AR6201, reconditioned by factory in fall of 2025 • Artex 406 ELT • Sentry ADSB-in [ForeFlight compatible] • AV8 CO monitor
