Piper Brave Aircraft (PA-36)
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About the Piper Brave
The Piper Brave (also Pawnee Brave) is the larger agricultural Piper — single-seat, 285-375 hp, designed for larger ag operations than the Pawnee. Production ran 1973-1985. A specialised aircraft with a small market.
Piper Brave Specifications
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Piper Brave Price & Cost
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Piper Brave
When buying a Piper Brave, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.