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

Model spec

Piper has not yet published final specifications for the Brave. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.

Piper Brave Listings

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Piper Brave Price & Cost

Piper Brave Price Guide

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.

Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Brave

How much does a used Piper Brave cost?
As a working ag aircraft, Brave values depend heavily on engine power and time, hopper and spray-system condition, corrosion and total airframe hours. See the live price range and median above for current listings.
What is the difference between the Pawnee Brave and the Pawnee?
The PA-36 Brave is the larger, more powerful evolution of the PA-25 Pawnee. It carries a bigger chemical hopper, has a higher useful load and uses more powerful engines, making it suited to heavier aerial-application work, while the original Pawnee is lighter, cheaper and also widely used as a glider tug.
Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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