1980 Piper Archer for sale

1980 Piper Archer

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$99,950Great Deal
Location CA
Total Time 6,509 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-8090287
Reg # N81894
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin GNS 430W GPS Aspen EFD1000 Pro Max Flight Display PS Engineering PMA 8000B Audio Panel/Intercom System MAC 1700 NAV/COM with VOR/LOC/G.S. King KT 74 ADS-B Out Transponder JPI EDM 730 Engine Management System with Fuel Flow Auto Control IIIB Auto Pilot ( Overhauled 02-04-2021 ) Electric Trim WX 900 Storm Scope ( NON OP ) DAVTRON ( OAT

Pres ALT Density ALT

Voltage ) PAI-700 Vertical Card Compass Precise Flight Standby Vacuum w/ System V Update and Cooling Kit

Description

Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load 1007.3 Lbs. IFR Cert. 11/22/2022 Annual Inspection 04/04/2024 Complete Logbooks and Documents sine New Click here for Aircraft Logbook | Airframe Logbook 1 | Airframe Logbook 2 Click here for Engine Logbook 1 | Engine Logbook 2 | Prop Logbook Click here for AD Compliance Report | Weight Balance | Performance

Exterior: All Over Snow White with Fighter Blue and Platinum Metallic Silver Painted by Century Aircraft Painting with Jet Glow Paint on 6-2-17

Interior: New Tan Leather and Fabric by Airtex Installed 01/04/2022

Including: Knots 2U Speed Mod Kit Wing Root Fairings Vertical Fin Cap/Strobe Flap Hinge Fairing Gap Seal Kit, Flap, Aileron, Stabilator Globe Fiberglass Wing Tips with Recognition Lights and Strobe Lights LED Landing Light and LED Tail NAV Light Sky Tec Light Weight Starter Wheel Pants APU Plug in Receptacle

Interior

New Tan Leather and Fabric by Airtex Installed 01/04/2022

Exterior

All Over Snow White with Fighter Blue and Platinum Metallic Silver Painted by Century Aircraft Painting with Jet Glow Paint on 6-2-17

Inspection

Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load 1007.3 Lbs. IFR Cert. 11/22/2022 Annual Inspection 04/04/2024 Complete Logbooks and Documents sine New Click here for Aircraft Logbook | Airframe Logbook 1 |  Airframe Logbook 2 Click here for Engine Logbook 1 | Engine Logbook 2 |  Prop Logbook Click here for AD Compliance Report | Weight & Balance |  Performance

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

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$99,950

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Archer

This 1980 Piper Archer (N81894) is a single engine piston with 6,509 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 $99,950.

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.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (YELLOW DOG MGMT LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,509 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

Registered Owner

YELLOW DOG MGMT LLC

Registration Address

FORT WORTH, TX

Certificate Issued

2025-04-03

Airworthiness

1980-03-22

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 745 more aircraft in CA →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in CA but FAA registration shows FORT WORTH, TX. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

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

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N81894.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$122,000
Range: $109,125 — $155,550
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-18%
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