Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1959 Piper PA-22-150

Low-cost tailwheel fun for the pilot attracted to this Piper’s sunny personality and approachability.

With a low cost to entry, you can use the extra cash for upgrades to this Piper PA-22. [Courtesy of AircraftForSale]

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1959 Piper PA-22

While not the Tri-Pacer noted in the heading of the listing (that would be for the tricycle-gear version), this Piper PA-22 offers low-cost tailwheel fun for the pilot attracted to its sunny personality and approachability. With 3,381 hours on the airframe and a high-time engine, it's ready for some attention, though compressions are reported to remain in the 70s.

In the instrument panel, there's a BendixKing KY-97A VHF com radio, KN-53 VHF nav unit, and KT-76A transponder, plus an EGT gauge. The annual was last completed in June 2023. The aircraft paint is in good condition, as is the interior, according to the seller. Another plus? A spin-on oil filter has been installed, along with new bungees in 2023.

It's priced now as a good deal at $39,900, and based in Oregon.

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