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1979 Piper PA-38 TomahawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • NC, USA

This 1979 Piper PA-38 Tomahawk, listed at $83,900 and located in North Carolina, pairs a mid-time Lycoming O-235-L2C engine (2,400-hour TBO) with a Sensenich 72CK-2-56 propeller and 6,085 hours total time on the airframe. With a 30-gallon fuel capacity and 491-pound useful load, it is presented as an economical platform for primary training, time building, and personal commuting. The listing notes "NDH," indicating the seller represents no damage history, though the records include a 1983 incident involving a taxi light strike with skins replaced, documented by a 337 and DAR report.

The panel has been substantially modernized, led by a...

Year
1979
Make
Piper
Series
Tomahawk
Model
PA-38 Tomahawk
Serial #
number38-79A1014Total

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Useful Load
491 lbs
Seats (Stock)
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,085 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,400 hrs (TBO)

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G3X Touch - 7” PFD and Attitude (Backup)

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - GPS/NAV/COMM

Comms

Garmin GTR 205 - GTR Comm Radio

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 330ES - GTX Mode S Transponder ADS-B OUT

EMS

Electronics International VA-1A - Volt/Amps and

Additional Equipment

LED Nav Lights

USB Power Port

Appareo Stratus - Dual USB Power Port

Piper Forward Spar Mod Kit SB745

Piper Vertical Fin Mod Kit SB763A

Piper Nose Gear Kit 764007

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Red Vinyl Seats, Needs Carpet Kit
Exterior Notes
Good Condition Paint, Overall White, Burnt Siena and Brown Stripes

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$83,900

Aircraft Location

NC, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Sep 30, 2026: $83,900 - aircraftforsale

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First Seen: Sep 30, 2026

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Asking Price

$83,900