Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II Cadet

GARMIN 430W • GTX 345 ADS-B • S-TEC 30 AUTOPILOT • SPAR AD COMPLETE • 165 SPOH

N1228R is a well-equipped Piper PA-28-161 Warrior offering economical operation, proven reliability, and excellent IFR capability. Equipped with a Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS/Nav/Com, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, and S-TEC System 30 two-axis autopilot with GPSS.

The aircraft has benefited from consistent recent maintenance and features a low-time Sensenich propeller since overhaul, documented Piper wing-spar AD compliance with no discrepancies reported during eddy-current inspection, recent exhaust work, and a Hartzell alternator upgrade.

An excellent platform for personal transportation, IFR training, flight-school operation, or time building.

See below for information as well as digital logs. All maintenance has been uploaded to a PlaneLogix subscription for tracking.

For more information, contact Taylor at 417.268.7475 call/text or e-mail Taylor@bigairaircraft.com

AIRFRAME

11,697.2 Hours Total Time

• Piper PA-28-161 Warrior
• Serial Number 2841266
• November 2025 Annual Inspection
• Piper Wing Spar AD 2020-26-16 / SB 1345 complied with
• Eddy-current spar inspection completed with no discrepancies reported
• Wing spar hardware replaced in conjunction with inspection
• Both mufflers replaced November 2025
• Main landing gear strut seal maintenance April 2026
• Aircraft stripped and professionally repainted in 2002
• Extensive subsequent maintenance history

ENGINE

Lycoming O-320-D3G
S/N L-6262-39A
1,968 Hours SMOH

Latest documented compressions:

78 / 74 / 78 / 76

November 2025 annual included oil and filter change, filter inspection with no metal found, magneto timing check, spark plug service, compression check, exhaust inspection, and engine operational/leak check.

Recent maintenance records show consistently strong compressions along with repeated oil filter inspections showing no abnormal contamination.

The engine also received significant documented internal maintenance in 2005. The engine was disassembled, cleaned and inspected, with numerous internal components replaced including tappets, piston rings, rocker shafts, connecting rod bushings and piston pins. Valves and seats were serviced, applicable ADs complied with, and the engine subsequently completed an FAA-certified test-cell run and was documented as meeting OEM specifications.

PROPELLER

Sensenich 74DM6-0-60
S/N A53709
165.5 Hours Since Overhaul

Propeller overhauled in 2019 and dynamically balanced following installation.

AVIONICS & EQUIPMENT

• Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS/Nav/Com
• Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder
• S-TEC System 30 Two-Axis Autopilot
• S-TEC GPSS
• NSD-360A HSI
• Hartzell AL12-C60 Alternator Upgrade
• Overhauled Vacuum Pump
• P2 Sky Buddy Heading / Altitude Reminder
• Davtron Flight Clock M803
• King KR 87 TSO ADF
• King KN 62A TSO DME
• King KX 155 TSO Com 2
• King KMA 24 TSO Audio Pannel
• Aux Vacuum System
• 4 Place Intercom Plugs
• Power Fan
• Pilot and Co Pilot Pedals and Brakes
• Manual Flaps (great for training and short field)
• Rare Co-Pilot Air Window + Pilot Air Window
• Also Included – Top Exterior Cockpit Cover for those overnight trips

MAINTENANCE HIGHLIGHTS

• November 2025 Annual Inspection
• Piper Wing Spar AD Completed
• Eddy-Current Spar Inspection – No Discrepancies Reported
• Low-Time Propeller Since Overhaul
• Both Mufflers Replaced – 2025
• Hartzell Alternator Upgrade – 2022
• Overhauled Vacuum Pump – 2022
• Aileron Control Cables Replaced
• Oil Cooler Replaced
• Consistent Recent Engine Compressions
• Extensive Documented Maintenance History

EXTERIOR

Aircraft was stripped and professionally repainted in 2002 in Matterhorn White with Dark Green Metallic, Medium Gold Metallic, and Cherry Red Metallic accents.

Primary flight controls were removed during the paint process, checked for balance, and properly reinstalled.

LOGBOOK HISTORY

Early original logbooks are not present. Subsequent aircraft records contain reconstructed aircraft times and historical maintenance information derived from previous records. The current owner has also worked with the FAA to reconstruct and document portions of the aircraft’s earlier history.

Extensive subsequent airframe, engine, and propeller maintenance records are available for review.

A minor left aileron repair is documented from 2002. The outboard portion of the left aileron was repaired with a doubler and the aileron balance was checked following the repair.

REMARKS

N1228R offers a desirable combination of proven PA-28 reliability and useful IFR equipment, including a Garmin 430W, GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, and S-TEC System 30 two-axis autopilot with GPSS.

The aircraft has a low-time propeller since overhaul, documented wing-spar eddy-current inspection with no discrepancies reported, strong recent engine compressions, and extensive subsequent maintenance history.

A solid Warrior for personal flying, IFR training, flight-school use, or economical time building.

Aircraft subject to prior sale or removal from the market. All specifications, equipment, and times are subject to verification by purchaser.