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1978 Piper TomahawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Reno, NV, USA

This 1978 Piper Tomahawk, registered as N2520B, presents as a well-maintained trainer with a solid maintenance history. The airframe has a total time of 4,060 hours, and its 125 HP Lycoming O-235 engine has 2,049 hours since major overhaul, with 2,049 total time and 2,317 hours on the propeller. A significant point is that the aircraft's last annual inspection was completed on February 5, 2025, with cylinder compressions all reported at 75/80 or better. The seller notes a history of regular and thorough maintenance and confirms the aircraft has no damage history.

The panel has been upgraded with modern avionics, supporting strong IFR...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
PA-38
Model
Tomahawk
Tail #
N2520B
Serial #
38-79A0105

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,060 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,049 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
2,317 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
Last annual Feb 5, 2025, compressions all 75/80 or better

Avionics

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR COM, TKM NAV/COM

ADS-B Out

Appareo Stratus ESG - ESG Transponder with ADS-B 1090-out

ADS-B In

Appareo Stratus 3i - Transponder interfaced to w/wifi for ADS-B-in

EMS/EIS

JPI EDM 730 - JPI EDM Engine Monitor

Audio

Sigtronics SPA 400 - SPA Intercom

Additional Equipment

Landing Light

Whelen Promethus G3 - LED Landing Light

Exterior Lights

Whelen 660 - LED Strobe Position Lights

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Clean inside and out 7/10
Exterior Notes
Clean inside and out 7/10, no damage history

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-235
Engine Power
125 HP

Asking Price

$44,500

Aircraft Location

Reno, NV, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Dec 1, 2025: $44,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Dec 1, 2025

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Asking Price

$44,500