1953 Piper PA-22-135 Tri-PacerSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA

This 1953 Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer, serial number 22-787, is being offered for sale at $35,000 USD by its current owner, who has relocated to Europe. The aircraft is registered as N2431A and is currently hangared at Inyokern, California (KIYK), where it is available for showing, inspections, and demonstration flights. Described as "fly right now," the seller emphasizes the Tri-Pacer’s rugged capability for dirt-strip operations, calling it the "best capability-per-dollar ratio in general aviation."

The airframe, finished in classic white with red trim, was recovered in 2004 with Stitts Polyfiber and shows 2,528 hours total time. The...

Year: 1953

Make: Piper

Series: PA-20 Pacer / PA-22 Tri-Pacer

Model: PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer

Serial #: number22-787Total

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Backcountry, Recreational

Flight Rules: VFR

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 2,528 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 1,394 hrs (TSMOH)

Engine 2 Time: 210 hrs

Prop 1 Time: 70 hrs

Avionics

GPS

Apollo GX30 - GPS Comm

Comms

Apollo GX30 - GPS Comm

ADSB

Appareo Stratus - Appearo ADS-B Out

Audio

4 Place Intercom with music input

EMS

EI EGT/CHT - EI EGT CHT gauge

PFD

Electric attitude indicator

Additional Equipment

Interior

Airtex - interior Cobalt Blue Vinyl with cloth seating, blue panels and white headliner, front seat shoulder harnesses

Brake System

Steve's master cylinder brake STC

Drain Valves

Saf-Air - quick drains

Lighting

LED lights

Wheels

New tires / tubes

Sun Visors

Rosen Sun Visors

Starter

Light weight starter

Engine Components

Camshaft and lifters replaced, All cylinders above 70/80 compression, New carb 110 hrs TSOH, Magnetos 117 since 500 hr inspection

Air Filter

Bracket air filter

Cable

Bogart - copper starting cable

Oil Separator

Air Wolf - separator

Fuel System

Auto Fuel STC

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year: 2004

Interior Notes: Airtex interior - Cobalt Blue Vinyl with cloth seating, blue panels and white headliner, front seat shoulder harnesses

Exterior Notes: Classic white with red on 2004 Stitts Polyfiber

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type: Piston

Engine Count: 1

Engine Make: Lycoming

Engine Model: O-290-D2

Propeller Model: Sensenich 74DM6-0-58

Asking Price

$35,000

Aircraft Location

CA, USA

Listing Details

: For Sale

Price History

Jul 16, 2026: $35,000 - aircraftforsale

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First Seen: Jul 16, 2026

Asking Price

$35,000

Aircraft Location

CA, USA

Listing Details

: For Sale

Price History

Jul 16, 2026: $35,000 - aircraftforsale

Contact Seller

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First Seen: Jul 16, 2026

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