1978 PIPER WARRIOR II
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.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER WARRIOR II |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,218 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,399 SFOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GNX 375 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNC 215 |
| Annual | 2020-26 |
| Inspection | Annual |
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$130k · 90th percentile of 10 listings
Airframe time
33rd pct4,218 hours total (TTAF) · 33rd percentile of 9 listings
Engine time
89th pct1,399 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
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | WARRIOR II |
| Serial Number | 28-7816292 |
| Registration # | N2550M |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | Michigan |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,218 |
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Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-D3G |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 160 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,399 SFOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | SENSENICH |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 110 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
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) |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | 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 |
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Interior
| Number of Seats | 4 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | ANNUAL 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. |
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Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N2550M - W&B - July 10 2025.pdf |
|---|---|
| Propeller | N2550M - PROP LOG.pdf |
| Engine | N2550M - ENGINE LOG 2.pdf N2550M - ENGINE LOG 1.pdf |
| Aircraft | N2550M - AF LOG 2.pdf N2550M - AF LOG 1.pdf |