1985 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Basic 6 pack King radios DME Stratus transponder King KAP 100 autopilot (needs repair) Electric trim Concord battery with trickle charger (one month old)
Description
Very clean/original late model airplane Accident free New Concord battery with trickle charger Front strut recently rebuilt
Engine
Lycoming O-360 1503 hours does not use oil (It likes 6.5 quarts. Oil will only be added after 7-10 hours of lessons....was used in Commercial Rating).
Interior
8-9/10 It is in very good condition, but does show signs of fading with no rips or tears. Paint 8-9/10 Very good original paint on the airframe with slight bleeding through on leading edge and one or two very small chips. The wheel pants shows rock chips.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Travis Gholson
trade-a-plane.com
|
$142,500
|
Mt.Vernon, IL | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active |
Estimate Monthly Payment
Piper Archer loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper Archer
This 1985 Piper Archer (N91079) is a single engine piston with 5,093 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 $142,500.
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
Piper Archer — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N91079.
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N91079 against the NTSB accident database.
