1978 Piper Archer for sale

1978 Piper Archer

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$70,000
Location Healdsburg, CA
Total Time 7,182 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,363 hrs
Serial # 28-7890119
Reg # N47694
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Narco Audio Panel King KX-155 NAV/COMM with Glideslope MX-11 COMM Narco DME-890 Narco NAV-121 Narco AT-150 Transponder Century II Autopilot

Description

1978 Piper Archer PA-28-181 S/N 28-7890119 Total Time 7182, Engine O-360-A4M with TSMO 2363, Propeller 2363 TSPO, Century II autopilot, SureFly electronic ignition.

Engine

O-360-A4M TSMO 2363 SureFly Electronic Ignition, Left

Propeller

AFTT 7182 2021 wing spar eddy current inspection

Interior

Paint polyurethane White, Silver, Blue December 1996

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Healdsburg Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$70,000

Estimate Monthly Payment

Piper Archer loan calculator

AeroGurus

AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Archer

This 1978 Piper Archer (N47694) is a single engine piston with 7,182 hours on the airframe. There are currently 90 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $554,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $70,000.

The Archer cruises at 124 kts (230 km/h) with a range of 703 nm (1,302 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,182 hours
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Archer — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Cruise Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
703 nm (1,302 km)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N47694.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Healdsburg, CA

Seller reported 745 more aircraft in CA →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N47694 against the NTSB accident database.

Similar Aircraft for Sale

$99,950
For Sale
Total Time 6,509
Reg# N81894 US
Location CA
2 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$499,900
For Sale
Total Time 125
Reg# N121LM US
Location Dayton, OH
8 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$110,000
For Sale
Total Time 5,565
Reg# N33444 US
Location Greenville, SC
2 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$132,651
For Sale
Total Time 8,326
Reg# BNVE
2 sources
Listed 2mo ago

Explore More

Prices and listings updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data
Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision. Actual transaction prices may differ from asking prices.