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1978 PIPER WARRIOR II
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Piper WARRIOR II listings ($117,953), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -1,128 hr vs comps +2.3%
- Engine time +576 hr vs comps -4.6%
- ADS-B (43% of comps) +1.5%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 1496 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 WARRIOR II |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,110 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,165 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PM1000, King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN Aera 796 |
| Annual | May 2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
180 HP STC !, 4110 Total Time, 1165 SMOH on a Lycoming O-360, 180 HP Engine, King IFR, Aera 796/Traffic & Weather, ADSB Out, Intercom, Vent Fan, Dual Pilot and Copilot Brakes, Hangared, All Logs.
Modifications
Vent Fan- 2 Speed Built-In 4 Place Intercom Dual Push to Talk Control Wheels Wing Tip Strobes Tail Strobe Lower Nose Cowl Landing Light Black Instrument Panel Luggage Tow Bar Dual Pilot and Copilot Brakes Ground Service Plug True Airspeed Indicator 48 Gallons Fuel
Avionics
King KX-155 Digital Nav/Comm King KX-170B Nav/Comm Glideslope on #1 Garmin Aera 796 GPS/ Traffic & Weather King KMA-24 Audio Panel King KT-76A Transponder Sky Beacon ADSB Out PS Engineering PM-1000 4 Place Built-In Intercom
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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper WARRIOR II lands versus other Piper WARRIOR II listings on fyiAero.
Price
86th pct$124k · 86th percentile of 7 listings
Airframe time
14th pct4,110 hours total (TTAF) · 14th percentile of 7 listings
Engine time
86th pct1,165 hours since major overhaul · 86th percentile of 7 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 | 287816102 |
| Registration # | N73BW |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KDLZ - Delaware, Ohio |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,110 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-360-A4A |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 180 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,165 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | SENSENICH |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 7 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | King KX-155 Digital Nav/Comm King KX-170B Nav/Comm Glideslope on #1 Garmin Aera 796 GPS/ Traffic & Weather King KMA-24 Audio Panel King KT-76A Transponder Sky Beacon ADSB Out PS Engineering PM-1000 4 Place Built-In Intercom |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Vent Fan- 2 Speed Built-In 4 Place Intercom Dual Push to Talk Control Wheels Wing Tip Strobes Tail Strobe Lower Nose Cowl Landing Light Black Instrument Panel Luggage Tow Bar Dual Pilot and Copilot Brakes Ground Service Plug True Airspeed Indicator 48 Gallons Fuel |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due: May 2027 Hangared Complete Logs. PDF of Logs are Available Upon Request. ** Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection ** . |
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Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 28 161 Warrior II
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 28 161 Warrior II (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 525 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 118 kts · 136 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 975.0 / 595.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The PA-28-161 Warrior II seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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