1958 PIPER TRI-PACER
Starts from the median asking price of 84 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($98,200), then adjusts for:
- Year -8 vs comparable listings -12.0%
- Airframe time -1,654 hr vs comps +3.3%
- Engine time +990 hr vs comps -7.9%
- ADS-B (46% of comps) +1.4%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 456 FAA-registered +4.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper TRI-PACER |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,010 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,750 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Uavionix AV-30C |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN AERA 500 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Fresh annual. Brand new rudder to comply with the AD installed. You’ve never seen a Tri-Pacer like this one! IFR certified, recent recover/restoration, all logs since new, gorgeous paint, interior and glass, upgraded avionics with glass AI and DG with ADS-B out, Foreflight compatible uAvionics glass AI/HSI. It's phenomenal- and in a TRI-PACER! . Restored in 2008 with new Poly Fiber Medium Fabric, Randolph Bahama Blue and Randolph White Poly Tone dope on the fabric surfaces and Ranthane Randolph Polyurethane paint on metal surfaces. Piper SB 836 complied with by installing aluminum electrical cables with copper. Outstanding condition in & out. Logbooks are below under "SERVICE LOGS", will be updated with annual and rudder entries shortly. Documents: - N8918D Prop Log 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10014334379&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=sGR0XQUTgGCZ8VU4MshbZfjVd2ilJWo%2by5tnIMDxObsg6bEcKFwLKoxWqzxboFHPgiMu22L2kDU%3d - N8918D Prop Log 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10014334259&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=sGR0XQUTgGALAdQVDWzw6b8bCskFvBc2ifWBJbCkARTtSffRnThzmK1H%2fJc44zElIUOwy3H%2fj2g%3d - N8918D Engine Log 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10014334135&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=sGR0XQUTgGAkdqOHXVMla59QOh%2f7rWxkVOs8CIUwahG7%2b2TZoFPLjOMEMcBAbUAlpiVnCjDMXxg%3d - N8918D Engine Log 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10014333667&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=sGR0XQUTgGA8bMYSCzAAz7Q%2bklXcZnDgKgWD3XqL%2ffrBDhf0%2fP81R9zNpp%2b%2bKLP3xmgmDMYWIDw%3d - N8918D AF Log 3.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10014333385&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=sGR0XQUTgGBA%2br9M%2fpUaY73l3amEHtM0QkbWZeAqNPpFrM%2bCkEgf4vTMvX%2bMpaHXnZnVHGyB768%3d - N7818D AF Log 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10014332343&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=sGR0XQUTgGCw4pOAVN4lqt%2fOPM2bZNoykpBFtS6G1hHvO8SxeJBoF5gKCaiSY0podnRlxeXVsOs%3d - N8918D AF Log 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=10014331502&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=sGR0XQUTgGAiUKQlBc2S5hnAho6mQKMYdt3r2xR4wRUx1hPjJIolQFxQClYFrl1B8rmu3sVabF8%3d
Modifications
Recovered and re-interiored in 2008 Absolutely beautiful! IFR Certified! Brackett Air Filter Alaska Bushwheel MLG Wheels/Brakes/Calipers ($4,400) Garmin GDL82 ADS-B Out uAvionix AV-30C Digital Attitude and DG (much like Garmin G5's) VG's Rosen Sun Visors Copper battery cables Inter Ava Alternator Front Seat Shoulder Harnesses Whelen Tail Strobe 50A Alternator/Voltage Regulator IFR Certified Vortex Generators Rosen Sun Visors Full Flow Engine Oil Filter 50A Alternator Tail Mounted Strobe Beacon LED Nav Lights Front Seat Shoulder Harnesses Tow Bar Single Point EGT Nosewheel Fender Cigarette Lighter Power Plug LED Landing and Taxi Lights 36 Gallons Useable Fuel 814 Lbs. Useful Load
Avionics
Nav/Comm: King KX125 Intercom Flightcom 403MC 4 place AirGizmo Mounted GPS: Garmin Aera 500 (portable0 Attitude Indictator: uAvionix AV-30-C HSI: uAvionix AV-30-C ADS-B Out: Garmin GDL82 Transponder: King KT76A w/ Altitude Reporter VSI Sensitive Altimeter Electric Turn & Bank Ammeter 8 Day Clock OAT Gauge
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Documents
General
| Year | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | TRI-PACER |
| Serial Number | 22-6075 |
| Registration # | N8918D |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KVCT |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,010 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,000 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,186 lb |
| Useful Load | 814 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 36 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-B2B |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 160 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,750 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | SENSENICH |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | M74DM-0-60 |
| Prop Time | 1750 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Nav/Comm: King KX125 Intercom Flightcom 403MC 4 place AirGizmo Mounted GPS: Garmin Aera 500 (portable0 Attitude Indictator: uAvionix AV-30-C HSI: uAvionix AV-30-C ADS-B Out: Garmin GDL82 Transponder: King KT76A w/ Altitude Reporter VSI Sensitive Altimeter Electric Turn & Bank Ammeter 8 Day Clock OAT Gauge |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | IFR Certified Vortex Generators Rosen Sun Visors Full Flow Engine Oil Filter 50A Alternator Tail Mounted Strobe Beacon LED Nav Lights Front Seat Shoulder Harnesses Tow Bar Single Point EGT Nosewheel Fender Cigarette Lighter Power Plug LED Landing and Taxi Lights 36 Gallons Useable Fuel 814 Lbs. Useful Load |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Recovered and re-interiored in 2008 Absolutely beautiful! IFR Certified! Brackett Air Filter Alaska Bushwheel MLG Wheels/Brakes/Calipers ($4,400) Garmin GDL82 ADS-B Out uAvionix AV-30C Digital Attitude and DG (much like Garmin G5's) VG's Rosen Sun Visors Copper battery cables Inter Ava Alternator Front Seat Shoulder Harnesses Whelen Tail Strobe 50A Alternator/Voltage Regulator |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2008 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due: August, 2027 IFR Due: March, 2027 |
|---|
Service Logs
| Propeller | N8918D Prop Log 2.pdf N8918D Prop Log 1.pdf |
|---|---|
| Engine | N8918D Engine Log 2.pdf N8918D Engine Log 1.pdf |
| Aircraft | N8918D AF Log 3.pdf N7818D AF Log 2.pdf N8918D AF Log 1.pdf |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 22 160 Tri Pacer
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 22 160 Tri Pacer (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 435 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 117 kts · 135 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1035.0 / 650.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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