Seller Financed Airplane Available! No bank needed.

1978 PIPER TOMAHAWK

Location: KRTS (Reno NV)

Terms:

Price: $45,000

Down payment: $5,000 (to seller)

Broker Commission: $2,200

Assignment/Finders Fee: $5,000

Term: 6.5 years (78 months) 0% interest

Monthly: $512.82

Estimated closing costs: $300 - $500

I also always recommend having a pre-buy inspection done by a certified A&P mechanic to verify the aircrafts condition and logbooksit typically costs around $1,000, but its well worth it.

This Piper Tomahawk is ready for its next owner. It has been well maintained by the owner. There is no damage, no corrosion, and all the logs are complete.

General Specs:

Total Time: 2685

Engine Time: 2377 SMOH

Compressions: 78,76,70,78

Prop Time: 2377

Useful Load: 482

Year Painted: 1978

Interior Year: 1978

Avionics/Equipment:

Standard 6 Pack

TKM MX-170C NAV/COM

Avionix skyBeacon ADSB out

Engines/Mods/Prop:

0-235-L2C

4-5 GPH/30 GAL

Airframe:

No damage history

All Logs Complete

No Corrosion

Last annual 01/16/2025

Interior/Exterior:

Interior 4/10

exterior 5/10

**Note on Engine Time:

The Lycoming O-235-L2C engine currently has 2,377 hours SMOH. The manufacturers recommended TBO (Time Between Overhaul) is 2,400 hours, but this is just thata recommendation, not a legal requirement unless the aircraft is being used for commercial operations under Part 135 or 141.

Under Part 91 (private or flight training use under Part 61), many owners fly engines on condition well beyond TBOas long as compressions, oil consumption, and overall performance remain within limits. This engine has strong compressions (78, 76, 70, 78), no reported oil issues, and has been well maintained. Ive personally flown aircraft with O-235s that were over 800 hours past TBO, running smooth and safely.

This would make an ideal starter plane, hour-builder, or flight training aircraft. If you eventually choose to overhaul the engine down the road, a field overhaul typically runs $15K$20K, and factory reman options are also available.

Youre still getting a solid deal hereespecially considering the 0% interest seller-financed terms, which save you thousands over time versus traditional financing. Between the low operating cost, simple systems, and low fuel burn (45 GPH), this Tomahawk is a very cost-effective way to get into aircraft ownership.

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