Description:
1961 Piper Colt PA-22/20 (Tailwheel) – $39,900
A classic 1961 Piper Colt PA-22/20, well-maintained and converted to tailwheel, offering excellent performance with a useful load of 613 lbs. This aircraft has 5,593 total hours, with only 166 hours SMOH on its Lycoming O-235-C1B engine.
Key Features & Upgrades:
• 166 SMOH, compressions: 72/80, 77/80, 77/80, 78/80
• 53 hours since prop overhaul (Sensenich M76AM-2-46)
• Lightweight battery, starter, and alternator for efficiency
• Casper oil filter, newer exhaust, spark plugs, and baffles
• McFarlane Vernier Assist Throttle for smooth control
• Aerolite LED Landing & Taxi Lights
• LED interior panel lighting
• 8.00×6 tires with Cleveland dual-piston brakes & Scott tailwheel
• Micro VGs for improved low-speed handling
• Lifetime struts & control cables replaced
• Covered in Stewart Superflight 102 (1994)
Avionics & Panel:
• Garmin GTX-327 transponder
• Apollo SL40 Comm Radio
• Sigtronics Intercom, dual headset plugs, PTT switch
• Garmin 660 GPS with Garmin GDL 50 ADS-B In
• EI EGT/CHT engine monitoring
• Vertical card compass
• Shoulder harnesses for added safety
Condition & Maintenance:
• Exterior: 8/10
• Interior: 8/10
• Annual due: September 2025
• All logs, 337 documents, and AD compliance records available
📍 Located at 4N7 (Greene, NY)
📞 Contact Henry De Jager for serious inquiries at web site listed above
This well-equipped, regularly flown Piper Colt is a great affordable taildragger option!
