1953 · Piper PA-22-135
N1261C — 1953 Piper Tri-Pacer

1953 Piper Tri-Pacer · $35,000

Fresh annual · ADS-B out · A&P/IA · Complete logs · Clear title.

N1261C · S/N 22-1053 · KBJC, Broomfield, CO

3,328.3
Total Time
1,116.3
Engine SMOH hrs
Mar '26
Fresh Annual
Fresh AnnualADS-B CompliantA&P/IA MaintainedHangar Stored
Hangar Available — Major Selling Point

The aircraft currently occupies a T-hangar at KBJC. For buyers local to Broomfield, there may be an opportunity to assume the hangar lease. Contact Sam to discuss.

02Video

Walkaround

A look around N1261C on the ramp at KBJC.

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03Aircraft at a Glance
AirframePA-22-135
Year1953
RegistrationN1261C
Serial Number22-1053
Total Time3328.3 hrs
SMOH1116.3 hrs
EngineLycoming O-290-D2
Compression#1 72/80 · #2 76/80 · #3 70/80 · #4 72/80
Oil Capacity8 quarts
PropellerMcCauley 1A170/GM7452
Fabric Age34 years
Gear ConfigTricycle (original configuration)
Useful Load~779.6 lbs
Gross Weight1950 lbs
Fuel Capacity36 gal
Fuel Types100LL / MoGas (STC)
Last AnnualMarch 2026

Performance

Cruise Speed~95 MPH IAS @ 6500 ft
Fuel Burn8.5 GPH @ 100% power
Useful Load~779.6 lbs
Est. Range~350 nm (36 gal)
Best ForVFR day/night time building, local flying, short cross-countries
Ideal ConditionsVFR, below 12,500 ft MSL, light winds
04The Story
I bought N1261C in 2017 and flew her home, extremely excited to use her as a trainer. I pulled every panel and every floorboard and fully cleaned her up and got her ready for her next chapter in life. I had her hangared in Wyoming, then later at Centennial, and then at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC). The majority of the nine years I've owned her, she's been in a hangar. Out of those nine years, there's about three years where she was on various tie-downs — all in a dry western climate.

About the Seller

Sam — owner of Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC)

Sam Sandifer

FAA A&P/IA (Airframe & Powerplant + Inspection Authorization)

Tri-Pacer Maintenance Expert and passionate Short Wing Piper Club member. I attended the class by the Cub Doctor at Univair just so I could better take care of this plane.

05Operating Costs

Fixed Annual Costs

Hangar (T-hangar, KBJC)$4320/yr
Annual Inspection (est., no repairs)~$2000/yr
Insurance$1150/yr
Total Fixed~$7,470/yr
06Airworthiness & What's Next Due
Annual InspectionMarch 2027
Transponder CertificationMarch 2028
Note

Hangared roughly 70% of her life. T-hangar at KBJC since 2019. The 34-year-old fabric is still within limits — budget a recover in the next 5–10 years. The $35K price reflects that.

07Avionics & Equipment

ADS-B Out Compliant

uAvionix NavBeacon installed · FAR 91.225 compliant

Dual Nav/Com

IFR-capable (not currently certified)

Garmin GNC 250XL

Nav / Comm / GPS — VFR

Mode S Transponder + ADS-B Out

uAvionix NavBeacon

ADS-B

ELT

121.5 MHz

Note

Nav/coms are technically IFR-capable. The aircraft has not been certified for IFR operations. Buyer to verify and certify as desired with an avionics shop.

08STCs & Modifications

MoGas STC

Authorizes use of automobile gasoline (mogas) in the Lycoming O-290-D2. Saves $1–2/gal versus 100LL avgas where mogas is available.

McCauley Propeller STC

Documents the approved installation of the McCauley propeller on this airframe.

Get In Touch

Phone720-593-9776Emailsam@avly.io

Call or text is fastest. I usually answer the same day.

Asking Price$35000

$35,000 or best offer. Please look through the page and then reach out to me.

Location

Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC)

Broomfield, CO · Elevation 5673 ft MSL · T-hangar

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A Note on Recent Flight Activity

This aircraft has not flown much in the last several years. However, on its previous annual we took it up for a test flight, and it will likely do some additional local flights until the aircraft is sold. Tach time will change as these flights are completed.

1953 Piper PA-22-135

$35000

720-593-9776