1979 PIPER WARRIOR II
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Piper WARRIOR II listings ($117,953), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time -923 hr vs comps +1.8%
- Engine time +65 hr vs comps -0.5%
- Autopilot (14% of comps) +1.6%
- 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 | 4,315 hrs |
| Engine time | 654 SFRM |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PM1000II |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-Tec 50 |
| Annual | 10/22/2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Weight Increase STC 2440 Useful Load 912 Lbs. Aircraft Completely gone through in 1996 (Aircraft Mods, Engine, Prop, Radios, All New Windows, New Door Seals, Complete Interior, and New Paint Complete Logs Overhead Vent System with Blower Super Soundproofing LoPresti Speed Mods Speed Seals & Speed Splitters Wheel Fairings Electric Trim Wing Tip Lights LED Nav / Strobe Lights LED Landing and Taxi Lights ACK 406 ELT Concord Battery with Battery Minder plug installed in baggage compartment 3 Point Inertia Reel Sholder Harness Adjustable Front Seats Power Outlet Cambrai Aircraft Cover Artic Air Cooler for Luggage Compartment New Tires and Brakes Documents: - PROPELLER LOG.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11032197620&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=kLQvgBOzl2PLIrslF48bec5yV%2bnxad3P25zWMtVjux7xom3CN2%2fOvCUT%2fJ0f%2fg1cFOjNS0gHLus%3d - ENGINE LOG.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11032197596&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=kLQvgBOzl2PgoJkhzf11JFeXRG3hdzsFKtA2RpxvAbNfNeSLxIZYgmcBfRhzKCG7MP89RTk0mdQ%3d - AIRFRAME LOG 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11032197558&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=kLQvgBOzl2Ohj8G3%2bg%2fUp0dGYT%2fjzNygdGnwdE0U9uxlkOvwyEFjJn9vLST%2bIVCia20a8x7L%2b%2fw%3d - AIRFRAME LOG 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11032197412&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=kLQvgBOzl2PseZGM%2bE1GETdNX%2bKMyVbtOqQzX8vsrIUxmmx%2bahnybzxYD1G5KU3j1a1i%2bK6nqz0%3d
Avionics
New Panel Overlay Garmin 150 GPS Narco CP 136M Audio Panel Narco 810 Com Radio Narco 810 Com Radio King RNAV KNS 80 No 1 NAV and ILS Coupled to Auto W/ no Glideslope Narco NAV 825 No 2 VOR/ILS Garmin 3320A Transponder S-Tec 50 Autopilot with Altitude Hold and Tracks HDG / VOR / LOC Garmin 496 GPS Electronics International 4 Cly EGT Astro Tech LC-2 Quartz Chronometer PM 1000 II 4 Place Intercom With Music Input
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 ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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
71st pct$119k · 71st percentile of 7 listings
Airframe time
29th pct4,315 hours total (TTAF) · 29th percentile of 7 listings
Engine time
71st pct654 hours since factory reman · 71st 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.
Documents
General
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | WARRIOR II |
| Serial Number | 287916467 |
| Registration # | N45CD |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,315 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-D3G |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | RL-13075-39A |
| Engine 1 Time | 654 SFRM |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | SENSENICH |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 74DM6-0-60 |
| Prop Time | 654 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | New Panel Overlay Garmin 150 GPS Narco CP 136M Audio Panel Narco 810 Com Radio Narco 810 Com Radio King RNAV KNS 80 No 1 NAV and ILS Coupled to Auto W/ no Glideslope Narco NAV 825 No 2 VOR/ILS Garmin 3320A Transponder S-Tec 50 Autopilot with Altitude Hold and Tracks HDG / VOR / LOC Garmin 496 GPS Electronics International 4 Cly EGT Astro Tech LC-2 Quartz Chronometer PM 1000 II 4 Place Intercom With Music Input |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Aircraft has been flown regularly Annual Inspection C/W 10/22/2025 Pitot Static and Transponder C/W 02/01/2025 |
|---|
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | PROPELLER LOG.pdf ENGINE LOG.pdf AIRFRAME LOG 1.pdf AIRFRAME LOG 2.pdf |
|---|
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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