Description
Regretful sale, the time has come to offer my much loved 1979 Piper Warrior II-161 VH-BYA to her next owner.
VH-BYA is a strong, reliable, and honest aircraft that has been exceptionally enjoyable to fly and own. Whether you are looking for an affordable hour builder, reliable cross- country tourer, or a solid all round aircraft, with excellent endurance (5 hours 42 minutes endurance). Fuel burn , 32 LH, Cruise 115-120 knots in still air,
MTOW increase (STC), 2440 Lbs or 1109 kg.
A significant amount of work has been completed over the past 4 years of my ownership, new Control Cables, Brake disc and shoes, rudder, JPI EDM-730, Copper primer fuel lines, Engine hoses, exhaust system, Allen Artificial Horizon.
Overhauled/ Rebuilt: All Five Brake cylinders, Airbox rebuilt, Propeller Balanced, Pitot system recertification 2026.
VH-BYA has been maintained by Steve Hobby of NorthEast Aviation both prior to and during my ownership.
The aircraft continues to be flown and presents as a reliable, honest Warrior ready to continue flying.
Log books are available for inspection through NorthEast Aviation.Specifications
Year1979
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelWARRIOR II
Serial Number29-7916444
Registration #VH-BYA
ConditionUsed
Based atYWGT
Total Time9,250
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-320-D1A
Engine 1 Time1,097 SOH
Engine TBO2000
Engine Manufacturer0-320D1A. 161hp with 903 hours to run
Avionics/RadiosGarmin Gma 340 audio panel.
Garmin GNC 250XL 250 Nav / Com
Micro air 760 second com ( rebuilt 2025)
Trig TT21 S Mode Transponder, ( Recertifide 2026).
S TECH Auto Pilot with altitude hold.
Honeywell KMD150 moving map, GPS.
Collin's VOR.
King ADF.
JPI EDM Engine Management System.
Additional Equipment4 seats, 4 place intercom
Exterior5/10
Interior5/10
Year1979|
ManufacturerPIPER|
ModelWARRIOR II|
Serial Number29-7916444|
Registration #VH-BYA|
ConditionUsed|
Based atYWGT|
Total Time9,250|
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-320-D1A |
Engine 1 Time1,097 SOH |
Engine TBO2000|
Engine Manufacturer0-320D1A. 161hp with 903 hours to run|
Avionics/RadiosGarmin Gma 340 audio panel.
Garmin GNC 250XL 250 Nav / Com
Micro air 760 second com ( rebuilt 2025)
Trig TT21 S Mode Transponder, ( Recertifide 2026).
S TECH Auto Pilot with altitude hold.
Honeywell KMD150 moving map, GPS.
Collin's VOR.
King ADF.
JPI EDM Engine Management System.|
Additional Equipment4 seats, 4 place intercom|
Exterior5/10|
Interior5/10|
