1973 Piper ARCHER for sale

1973 Piper ARCHER

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$105,000
Location Hopewell Jct, NY
Total Time 6,105 hrs
Engine SMOH 93 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7305086
Reg # N15534
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Garmin 430 Garmin GPS Garmin Transponder

Description

1973 Piper Archer first generation. Engine is Lycoming 0 360. TSMO: 88 hours TT aircraft: 6101 hours Great condition Annual due in September Avionics - Garmin GNS 430, Garmin GPS, Full IFR certified, Garmin GTX330 Transponder, #2 radio not working Plane tied down at KPOU

Engine

Lycoming 0360

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
James Daly
trade-a-plane.com
$105,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper ARCHER

This 1973 Piper ARCHER (N15534) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,105 hours on the airframe. There are currently 107 ARCHER aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,348 to $554,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $105,000.

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. Service ceiling of 14,100 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10.5 GPH (40 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $65/hr in fuel alone.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,105 hours
Budget $158 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper ARCHER — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
703 nm (1,302 km)
Ceiling
14,100 ft (4,298 m)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH (40 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Archer

Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH
~$68/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Archer. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N15534.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Hopewell Jct, NY

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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.

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