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PiperSingle-engine piston · New Albany, IN

1975 Piper Pa-28-161

Price
$125,000
Year
1975
Total time
1,975 hours
Location
United States
1975 Piper Pa-28-161, photo 11975 Piper Pa-28-161, photo 2

Specifications

General

Sale Status
For Sale
Make/Model
PIPER PA-28-161
Registration #
N33480
Serial #
Not Listed
Engine 1 Time
3 SMOH
Prop 1 Time
260 SMOH
Condition
Used
Flight Rules
IFR

Airframe

1975 Piper PA-28-151 Warrior, N33480. Approximately 4,813 hours total airframe time. Four-seat, fixed-gear aircraft with 48-gallon fuel capacity. Equipped with wheel pants, dual toe brakes, and shoulder harnesses. Complete logbooks available. Annual inspection completed August 15, 2026. Aircraft remains in operation, so total time may increase slightly before sale.

Engine

Overhaul included
NEW crankshaft assembly
  • FRESH 2026 MAJOR ENGINE OVERHAUL - APPROX. 3 HOURS SMOH
  • Lycoming O-320-E3D, 160 HP with RAM STC conversion.
  • Major overhaul completed February 12, 2026, by Freedom Works Engines, LLC. Engine installed August 2026.
  • NEW camshaft assembly
  • FOUR NEW Superior cylinder assemblies
  • NEW pistons and piston rings
  • NEW main and connecting rod bearings
  • NEW hydraulic lifters
  • NEW oil pump drive shaft
  • New gaskets, spark plugs, and additional internal components
  • Crankcase and accessory case repairs performed by Divco
  • Engine was ground-run and subsequently flown following installation. Extensive overhaul documentation available.
  • Fixed-pitch propeller. Previous records indicate propeller overhaul in July 2013; 260 SMOH

Avionics

  • Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM
  • Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel with Intercom
  • TKM MX-170C NAV/COM
  • Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B Out Transponder
  • Dual NAV/COM Capability
  • Traditional Analog Flight Instruments
  • Dual Controls with Toe Brakes
  • Shoulder Harnesses

Interior

White paint with dark teal and gold striping. Aircraft previously repainted in 1993. Overall presentable appearance for its age, with paint wear, chipping, and cracking in some areas, particularly around the nose. Existing hail dents on the wing upper surfaces and other upper exterior surfaces. See photographs for condition. Wheel Pants.

Classic tan Piper interior with matching upholstery and carpeting. Mostly original interior in fair condition. Seats previously reported free of tears. Some carpet staining and cracked lower instrument panel plastic. See photographs for actual condition.

Remarks

Damage history
1980 - Ground incident resulting in repairs to the fuselage, wing, and flap.

Detailed Description

1975 Piper Warrior with a fresh 2026 major engine overhaul and upgraded Garmin avionics! 160 HP Lycoming O-320-E3D overhauled in February '26 and installed in August. Includes NEW crankshaft, camshaft, four Superior cylinders, pistons, rings, bearings, and lifters. 3 Hrs SMOH. Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS, GMA 340 audio panel, TKM MX-170C NAV/COM, and GTX 335 ADS-B Out. Approximately 4,813 hours total airframe time. Annual completed August 2026. Hail damage on wings and prior damage history documented. Logbooks and overhaul records available. Aircraft will keep flying until sold.

Remarks

160 HP engine and upgraded Garmin avionics.

The February 2026 engine overhaul included a NEW crankshaft, camshaft, four Superior cylinders, and numerous other major internal components. Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS and ADS-B Out provide useful upgrades for cross-country flying and flight training.

Annual inspection completed August 2026. Complete logbooks and engine overhaul documentation available for serious buyers.

1995 - Runway overrun involving contact with trees, resulting in damage to the wing, nose, and fuselage. Repairs documented in aircraft maintenance records.

Existing hail damage on the wings and upper aircraft surfaces. See photos for condition.

Aircraft is being sold with prior damage history fully disclosed. Prospective buyers are welcome to review maintenance records and arrange a pre-purchase inspection.

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