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1978 PIPER TOMAHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 156 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($151,636), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time -1,429 hr vs comps +2.9%
- Engine time -463 hr vs comps +3.7%
- ADS-B (58% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 441 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 TOMAHAWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,078 hrs |
| Engine time | 346 SMOH |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Beautiful 1978 Piper PA-38 Tomahawk Garmin G5 ready to fly This well maintained Tomahawk is a clean dependable trainer and cross-country aircraft has been exceptionally cared for and always hangared. Aircraft is located at S78 Emmett Municipal Airport.
Avionics
Garmin G5 Dual Nav/Com radios King KT-76C Transponder ADS-B out (GDL82 ELT)
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›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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General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | TOMAHAWK |
| Serial Number | 38-78A0111 |
| Registration # | N9482T |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,078 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-235 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 346 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2400 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin G5 Dual Nav/Com radios King KT-76C Transponder ADS-B out (GDL82 ELT) |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2022 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Complete Logbooks All ADs are compliant |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 38 112 Tomahawk
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 38 112 Tomahawk (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 384 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 108 kts · 124 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 820.0 / 707.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The PA-38-112 Tomahawk seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Previous listing for N9482T
1978 PIPER TOMAHAWK
- Then asking
- $68k
- Airframe
- 3,078 hrs
- Engine
- LYCOMING
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Last flight
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