How much does a used Piper PA-25 Pawnee cost?

Name: Piper PA-25 Pawnee
Brand: Piper

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PA-25 Pawnee

Seats: 1 1
Power: 235 hp175 kW
Cruise: 87 kt161 km/h
US register: 59 aircraft59 aircraft

About the PA-25 Pawnee

The Piper PA-25 is a single-seat, single-engine agricultural aircraft produced in the United States. Designed as a dedicated low-wing monoplane with conventional tailwheel landing gear, it features a steel tube fuselage covered in fabric and places the pilot high for optimal visibility behind an onboard chemical hopper. Beyond agricultural spraying, the aircraft is widely utilized as a glider tug and banner tow plane.

Development of the design stemmed from academic research into specialized farm aircraft before production began in Pennsylvania. Throughout its manufacturing run, several upgraded versions were introduced featuring stronger engines, larger hoppers, improved dispersal gear, and relocated fuel tanks. Thousands of examples were completed before production concluded, and the type remains supported internationally.

Engines fitted

52 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Lycoming O-320	180 hp	44
Continental E225	225 hp	3
Lycoming IO-540	260 hp	2
Lycoming O-360	180 hp	2
Continental TSIO-360	220 hp	1

This page covers the Piper PA-25-150, PA-25-180/A1, PA-25-180/S, PA-25-235, PA-25-235/A1, PA-25-235/A2, PA-25-235/A6, PA-25-235/A9, PA-25-235RESTD, PA-25-250, PA-25-260: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

PA-25-235 Pawnee B · Lycoming O-540-B2B5

Dimensions

Length: 24 ft 0 in 7.32 m7.32 m 24 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in 10.97 m10.97 m 36 ft 0 in
Wing area: 183 sq ft 17.0 m²17.0 m² 183 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 1,488 lb 675 kg675 kg 1,488 lb
Max take-off weight: 2,900 lb 1,315 kg1,315 kg 2,900 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 87 kt 161 km/h161 km/h 87 kt
Max speed: 96 kt 177 km/h177 km/h 96 kt
Stall speed: 53 kt 98 km/h98 km/h 53 kt
Range: 261 nm 483 km483 km 261 nm
Service ceiling: 13,000 ft 3,962 m3,962 m 13,000 ft
Rate of climb: 630 ft/min 3.2 m/s3.2 m/s 630 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Lycoming O-540-B2B5
Engine power: 235 hp 175 kW175 kW 235 hp

Capacity

Seats: 1

ICAO type designator: PA25
Manufacturer: Piper
Country: United States
On the US register: 59
Registered in: Brazil, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Australia, United States, Canada
Official website: piper.com

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PA-25 Pawnee prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 8 Piper PA-25 Pawnee aircraft for sale with a price run from $45,000 to $286,186, with a median of $88,600. Half ask between $65,000 and $149,000.

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By year built
Built	For sale	Median asking	Range	Median hours
1960–1964	4	$62,100	$45,000 – $79,264	5,100
1965–1969	2	$81,500	$65,000 – $98,000	7,500
1970–1974	2	$217,000	$148,619 – $286,186	10,000
1975–1979	2	$105,000	$53,473 – $156,649	3,500

PA-25 Pawnee running costs

$266 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$6,191	$7,954	$9,229
Oil	$144	$180	$234
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	$1,097	$1,425	$1,752
Depreciation	$2,264	$4,527	$6,791

Total	$17,363	$26,553	$36,939
Per hour	$174	$266	$369