1978 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
KMA 20 AUDIO PANEL KX 155 NAV/COMM KT 76A XPONDER EGT/CHT GARMIN 150 GPS ARTEX 406 ELT AUTOPILOT 406 ELT R/N 8257 WHEEL PANTS 4 PLACE INTERCOM
Description
1978 PIPER PA-28-181 ARCHER II, TT 3367, SMOH 1300 HRS ON 0-360-A4M TBO 2000, SPOH FIX PITCH, KMA 20 AUDIO PANEL KX 155 NAV/COMM, KT 76A XPONDER, EGT/CHT, GARMIN 150 GPS, WHEEL PANTS, 4 PLACE INTERCOM, ALWAYS HANGARD, NEW SIDE GLASSES, TOTAL FUEL 48 GAL, USEFUL LOAD 956 LBS, COMPRESSIONS 71,74,68,72, FRESH ANNUAL
Engine
SMOH: 1300 HRS ON 0-360-A4M TBO 2000 SPOH: FIX PITCH
Interior
INT: 8.5/10 BEIGE TWEED EXT: 8.5/10 WHITE WITH ORANGE AND BLACK STRIPES
Inspection
FRESH ANNUAL
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Canadian Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
|
$119,000
|
Hawkesbury, QC, Canada | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Archer
This 1978 Piper Archer is a single engine piston with 3,367 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 $119,000.
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.
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Piper Archer — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
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
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