How much does a used Piper PA-17 cost?

Name: Piper PA-17
Brand: Piper

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PA-17

Seats: 2 2
Power: 65 hp48 kW
Cruise: 78 kt145 km/h
US register: 94 aircraft94 aircraft

About the PA-17

The Piper PA-17 Vagabond is a light, fixed-wing aircraft built in the United States. Featuring a high-wing configuration and a two-seat cabin accessed through side-by-side seating, it is powered by a single piston engine and utilizes conventional tailwheel landing gear. Its straightforward controls and light airframe make it particularly well-suited for flight training and recreational flying.

Developed as a post-war civilian offering by Piper Aircraft, the model followed the earlier PA-15 and shared numerous design elements with the famous J-3 Cub. The airframe utilizes a welded steel tube structure covered in fabric. Over the years, variants and owner modifications have introduced alternative powerplants, while its simple construction allows operators to handle much of the maintenance and fabric repair independently, keeping operating costs low.

Engines fitted

90 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Continental A&C65 series	65 hp	76
Continental C85	85 hp	9
Continental C90	95 hp	3
Continental A&C75 series	75 hp	2

This page covers the Piper PIPER PA-17: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

PA-15 · Lycoming O-145

Dimensions

Length: 18 ft 0 in 5.49 m5.49 m 18 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 29 ft 0 in 8.84 m8.84 m 29 ft 0 in
Wing area: 147 sq ft 13.7 m²13.7 m² 147 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 630 lb 286 kg286 kg 630 lb
Max take-off weight: 1,100 lb 499 kg499 kg 1,100 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 78 kt 145 km/h145 km/h 78 kt
Max speed: 87 kt 161 km/h161 km/h 87 kt
Stall speed: 39 kt 72 km/h72 km/h 39 kt
Range: 217 nm 402 km402 km 217 nm
Service ceiling: 10,000 ft 3,048 m3,048 m 10,000 ft
Rate of climb: 510 ft/min 2.6 m/s2.6 m/s 510 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Lycoming O-145
Engine power: 65 hp 48 kW48 kW 65 hp

Capacity

Seats: 2

ICAO type designator: PA17
Manufacturer: Piper
Country: United States
On the US register: 94
Registered in: Brazil, United States, Canada
Official website: piper.com

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PA-17 prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 6 Piper PA-17 aircraft for sale with a price run from $16,000 to $45,000, with a median of $32,300. Half ask between $20,000 and $45,000.

PA-17 running costs

$162 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$2,265	$2,870	$3,315
Oil	$52	$65	$84
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	$591	$805	$1,020

Total	$10,575	$16,207	$23,352
Per hour	$106	$162	$234