1979 PIPER Warrior SOLD

No longer listed as of April 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.

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Last asking price
$101,537
Year
1979
Make
Piper
Model
Warrior
Total Time
3,715 hr
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, Australia
Seller
Absolute Aircraft Sales
Source
aviationtrader.com.au
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Performance & Capacity

Range
640 nm
MTOW
2,440 lbs

Manufacturer-published specs for the Piper Warrior model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.

Market price band

Piper Warrior typical: $61,327 – $200,000 across 72 active listings

Description

UNDER CONTRACT - Sale Pending A Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II) with a Continental CD-135 engine is a modern, efficient variant of the classic trainer, featuring a 135-horsepower Jet-A diesel piston engine instead of traditional avgas, offering lower operating costs, simpler engine management (FADEC), and flexibility with heavy fuels, often available as a certified retrofit kit for older PA-28s. This diesel-powered setup enhances reliability, reduces CO2, and makes it a popular choice for flight schools seeking cost savings and easier logistics, while maintaining the familiar handling of the PA-28 airframe. Aircraft is located in Sri Lanka. Disassembly, packing and export C of A, is included in the price. Purchaser will only need to pay for the shipping from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Highlights: NEWER AIRFRAME THAN TYPICAL 1974-76 MODELS LOW AIRFRAME TIME ENGINE INSTALLED NEW IN DEC 2019 TBR DEC 2031 (7 YEARS REMAINING) APPROX. 1,200 HOURS REMAINING UNTIL TBR FUEL BURN APPROX. 18-20L/HR OF JET-A1 (MASSIVE SAVINGS VS AVGAS) AVIONICS (IFR): GARMIN GNS 430 (GPS/NAV/COM), GMA 340 AUDIO PANEL, GARMIN GTX 327 DIGITAL TRANSPONDER MT 3-BLADE COMPOSITE PROPELLER (OVERHAULED 2022) WING SPAR AD COMPLIED WITH (2022) - ALWAYS HANGARED

About the Piper Warrior

The Piper Warrior (PA-28-151 and the more common PA-28-161 Warrior II/III) is the modern, tapered-wing version of the Cherokee — Piper's volume trainer for the last four decades. Powered by a 150-160 hp Lycoming O-320, it cruises around 115 knots, lands at gentle speeds and is one of the most forgiving four-seat aircraft you can learn in. With thousands in flight-school service worldwide, the Warrior has unmatched parts and instructor support. Most have spent their lives training pilots, so condition and history matter more here than on most singles.