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1978 Piper TomahawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Mountain View, AR, USA

This 1978 Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, registration N2516C (serial number 38-79A0211), is offered for outright sale at $49,900 from Mountain View, Arkansas (7M2). The airframe shows approximately 4,267 hours total time and is described by the seller as privately owned, always hangared, regularly flown, and exceptionally well cared for. The aircraft is reported currently squawk-free with no known outstanding discrepancies per the seller's A&P/IA. Complete, carefully organized logs are included with component times, recurring AD tracking, and maintenance status. The most recent annual inspection was completed in April 2026, with the next due...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Tomahawk
Model
Tomahawk
Tail #
N2516C
Serial #
38-79A0211

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
510 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,267 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,123 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,485 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete logs with organized component times, recurring AD tracking, and maintenance status; complete engine and propeller logs available; oil analysis records retained
Inspection Status
Annual inspection completed April 2026; next due April 2027. Pitot/static testing completed May 2026. ELT battery due April 2028. No known outstanding squawks per A&P/IA

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPSMAP 396 - GPSMAP Portable GPS Panel-Mounted AirGizmos Dock (not IFR-approved navigation source; used for backup situational awareness)

Comms

BendixKing KI-206 - Digital NAV/COM; VOR/Localizer/Glideslope Indicator; KN DME

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GDL 82 - GDL ADS-B Out with Internal WAAS Receiver (978 MHz UAT)

MFD

AV-20 - Multifunction Display with G-Meter and Angle-of-Attack Functions

Additional Equipment

Sun Visors

New sun visors

Yoke Covers

Custom embroidered Tomahawk leather yoke covers

Magnetic Compass

Flight Instruments

Conventional six-pack flight instruments

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Clean, well-maintained two-seat interior with a generous baggage area behind the seats; new sun visors and custom embroidered Tomahawk leather yoke covers; ample sitting and leg room
Exterior Notes
Clean exterior with good paint and an attractive overall appearance; paint year unknown

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-235-L2C
Propeller Model
Sensenich 72CK-0-56 fixed-pitch 2-blade

Asking Price

$49,900

Aircraft Location

Mountain View, AR, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Nov 10, 2026: $49,900(+$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Jun 7, 2026: $39,900(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

May 13, 2026: $44,900(+$4,950) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 13, 2025

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$49,900