1973 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Midwest hangered. Currently located at KRGK. Complete logs available online. No damage history. Recent paint that shows well. Seats recovered in leather and it has some nice STC's including wingtip landing lights and Knots2U gap seals. Clean plane ready to fly as is or we have a late May avionics slot available for a Garmin panel upgrade if desired. Contact to discuss packages. Challengers have longer Hersey bar wings, wide tail, fuselage and panel of the Archer. 1 year only.
Interior
Interior Notes: Interior Rating: 8/10
Exterior
Exterior Notes: Exterior Rating: 8/10
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Blue Airways
aviapages.com
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$89,000
|
— | Apr 28, 2026 | 81 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1973 Piper Archer (N15583) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,917 hours on the airframe. There are currently 103 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,348 to $554,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $89,000.
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.
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Piper Archer — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N15583.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Location not available
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 N15583 against the NTSB accident database.
