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Single-Engine Piston

1978 PIPER WARRIOR II

$129,900 fyiEstimate $131,000–$134,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable PIPER WARRIOR II listings ($126,584), then adjusts for:

  • Airframe time -484 hr vs comps +1.0%
  • Engine time +234 hr vs comps -0.7%
  • Market supply: 10 for sale of 1496 FAA-registered +4.3%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1978
4,218 hrs
N2550M
28-7816292
LYCOMING O-320-D3G
1
SENSENICH
Michigan
📍 Sturgis, Michigan
Earthcom INC Corporation
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelPIPER WARRIOR II
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time4,218 hrs
Engine time1,399 SFOH
Prop blades2
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GNX 375
Avionics / OtherGarmin GNC 215
Annual2020-26
InspectionAnnual

Description

1978 Piper Warrior II - Only 4218 Hours Total Time Since New, 1399 Hours SFOH, 110 Hours SPOH, Loaded with Garmin Avionics, Garmin GNX-375 WAAS GPS Navigator / Transponder Featuring ADS-B "IN" and "Out", Dual Garmin G5's, Garmin OAT, Garmin GMA-345 Audio Panel, King KX-200 NAV / COM Featuring a King KI-209 VOR / Glideslope Indicator, AeroLED Wing Tip NAV / Strobe Lights, Whelen LED Tail Beacon, Wheel Pant Speed Fairings, Excellent Paint!

Modifications

SUPER FEATURES / OPTIONS / UPGRADES • Whelen AeroLED NAV / Wing Tip Strobes Lights • Whelen OR3AR1N LED Tail Beacon Assembly • Galaxy 4509A Halogen Taxi Light • Factory Wheel Pant Speed Fairings • TrueTach II Digital Tachometer – (Mounted Forward of Glareshield) • Factory Outside Air Temperature Gauge • Engine Primer System • Cabin Overhead Light • Heated Pitot • Battery Minder Charger • Portable Fire Extinguisher • Outside Air Temp • External Power Receptacle • Pilot Seat – (Vertical Adjustable) • Pilot and Co-Pilot Toe Brakes / Parking Brake • Sun Visors • Alternate Static Source

Avionics

• Garmin GNX-375 WAAS GPS Navigator / Transponder Featuring ADS-B “IN & “OUT” • Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator • Garmin G5 HSI • Garmin GTP-59 OAT • Garmin GMA-345 Audio Control Panel with 3 Light Marker Beacons • Garmin GNC-215 NAV / COM • King KX-200 Nav / COM – (#2) • King KI-209 VOR / Glideslope Indicator - (2) • Push to Talk Switch – (Pilot Yoke) • Push to Talk Switch – (Co-Pilot Yoke) • Avionics Master Switch • Intercom Jacks – (4 place)

How this aircraft compares

Where this PIPER WARRIOR II lands versus other PIPER WARRIOR II listings on fyiAero.

Price

90th pct
$80k$135kThis aircraft · $130k

$130k · 90th percentile of 10 listings

Airframe time

33rd pct
4,11013,490This aircraft · 4,218

4,218 hours total (TTAF) · 33rd percentile of 9 listings

Engine time

89th pct
5231,710This aircraft · 1,399

1,399 engine hours · 89th percentile of 9 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

General

Year1978
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelWARRIOR II
Serial Number28-7816292
Registration #N2550M
ConditionUsed
Based atMichigan

Airframe

Total Time4,218

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-320-D3G
Engine Horsepower160 HP
Engine 1 Time1,399 SFOH
Engine TBO2000

Props

Prop ManufacturerSENSENICH
Prop Time110 SOH
Number of Blades2

Avionics

Avionics/Radios• Garmin GNX-375 WAAS GPS Navigator / Transponder Featuring ADS-B “IN & “OUT” • Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator • Garmin G5 HSI • Garmin GTP-59 OAT • Garmin GMA-345 Audio Control Panel with 3 Light Marker Beacons • Garmin GNC-215 NAV / COM • King KX-200 Nav / COM – (#2) • King KI-209 VOR / Glideslope Indicator - (2) • Push to Talk Switch – (Pilot Yoke) • Push to Talk Switch – (Co-Pilot Yoke) • Avionics Master Switch • Intercom Jacks – (4 place)

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentSUPER FEATURES / OPTIONS / UPGRADES • Whelen AeroLED NAV / Wing Tip Strobes Lights • Whelen OR3AR1N LED Tail Beacon Assembly • Galaxy 4509A Halogen Taxi Light • Factory Wheel Pant Speed Fairings • TrueTach II Digital Tachometer – (Mounted Forward of Glareshield) • Factory Outside Air Temperature Gauge • Engine Primer System • Cabin Overhead Light • Heated Pitot • Battery Minder Charger • Portable Fire Extinguisher • Outside Air Temp • External Power Receptacle • Pilot Seat – (Vertical Adjustable) • Pilot and Co-Pilot Toe Brakes / Parking Brake • Sun Visors • Alternate Static Source

Interior

Number of Seats4

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusANNUAL DUE: Fresh Annual in Process BI-ANNUAL IFR CHECKS DUE: TBA USEFUL LOAD: 872.68 Pounds NOTATIONS AD 2020-26-16 Wing Spar Inspection CW via Eddie Current Inspection March 25, 2024. October 1, 1992, Incident: Left Wing Outboard Leading Edge Wing Skin Replacement and the Nose Gear Fork was replaced. Specifications are Subject to Verification upon the Buyer’s Inspection of the Aircraft. Optional aircraft transition flight training solutions are available. We accept trades and offer a variety of low fixed rate interest rate financing solutions up to 20 years. Bartelt Aviation does not endorse nor are we affiliated with Currency Finance, Avemco, or the Aircraft Cost Calculator that may be attached to our aircraft online sales ads. Bartelt Aviation has the ability to refer you to an Aircraft Lender and an Insurance Agent that should be able to provide you with lower cost options and superior customer service. Ask your Bartelt Aviation Sales person for details.

Service Logs

MiscellaneousN2550M - W&B - July 10 2025.pdf
PropellerN2550M - PROP LOG.pdf
EngineN2550M - ENGINE LOG 2.pdf N2550M - ENGINE LOG 1.pdf
AircraftN2550M - AF LOG 2.pdf N2550M - AF LOG 1.pdf