How much does a used Piper PA-16 cost?

Name: Piper PA-16
Brand: Piper

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PiperCertified · Fixed-wing · United States

PA-16

Seats: 4 4
Power: 115 hp86 kW
Cruise: 102 kt188 km/h
US register: 275 aircraft275 aircraft

About the PA-16

The Piper PA-16 Clipper is a type-certificated, single-engine, fixed-wing aircraft featuring a high-wing taildragger layout with welded steel tubing and fabric construction. Built in the United States, it provides seating for four occupants and was created to offer an economical family transport option during the post-war general aviation era.

Developed as a stretched derivative of an earlier two-seat model, the manufacturer widened the cabin and incorporated a nose-mounted engine along with extra fuel capacity. The airframe design served as a transitional step toward subsequent company models. Although production lasted for only a single year, the type developed a dedicated following supported by specialized technical communities and readily available powerplant components.

Engines fitted

271 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Lycoming O-235	115 hp	252
Lycoming O-290	140 hp	14
Lycoming O-320	180 hp	4
Lycoming O-360	180 hp	1

This page covers the Piper PIPER PA-16: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

PA-16 · Lycoming O-235

Dimensions

Length: 20 ft 1 in 6.12 m6.12 m 20 ft 1 in
Wingspan: 29 ft 3 in 8.92 m8.92 m 29 ft 3 in

Weights

Empty weight: 849 lb 385 kg385 kg 849 lb
Max take-off weight: 1,649 lb 748 kg748 kg 1,649 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 102 kt 188 km/h188 km/h 102 kt
Max speed: 110 kt 203 km/h203 km/h 110 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne): 121 kt 225 km/h225 km/h 121 kt
Stall speed: 43 kt 80 km/h80 km/h 43 kt
Range: 420 nm 778 km778 km 420 nm
Service ceiling: 11,100 ft 3,385 m3,385 m 11,100 ft
Rate of climb: 580 ft/min 3.0 m/s3.0 m/s 580 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Lycoming O-235
Engine power: 115 hp 86 kW86 kW 115 hp

Capacity

Seats: 4

ICAO type designator: PA16
Manufacturer: Piper
Country: United States
On the US register: 275
Registered in: Brazil, United States, Canada
Official website: piper.com

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PA-16 prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 2 Piper PA-16 aircraft for sale with a price run from $28,500 to $38,000, with a median of $33,200.

PA-16 running costs

$185 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$3,926	$5,084	$5,914
Oil	$92	$115	$149
Engine overhaul reserve	$2,167	$2,667	$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance	$2,500	$3,500	$4,500
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$599	$815	$1,032

Total	$12,284	$18,481	$26,028
Per hour	$123	$185	$260