Piper Colt Aircraft 1960s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
4 used Piper Colt aircraft for sale 1960s · $17K – $29K · updated 2 hours ago
About the Piper Colt
The Piper Colt (PA-22-108) is a simplified two-seat trainer version of the Tri-Pacer, built from 1961 to 1964. Stripped of the rear seats and flaps and powered by a 108 hp Lycoming, the Colt was Piper's low-cost answer for flight schools competing with the Cessna 150. Its short-wing, steel-tube construction and forgiving nosewheel handling make it an affordable, easy-to-maintain classic two-seater today.
Piper Colt Specifications
Model specThe Piper Colt is a single engine piston with a cruise speed of 94 kt (174 km/h), a range of 600 nm (1,111 km).
4 Piper Colt For Sale
There are currently 4 used Piper Colt for sale, ranging from $17,000 to $29,500, with a median asking price of $27,116.
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How much does a Piper Colt cost? Used Colt prices: $17K – $29K, average $24K (median $27K), across 3 priced of 4 active listings.
Based on 2 priced listings.
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 Colt
When buying a Piper Colt, 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.
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Piper Colt Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Colt. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database