1974 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1974 Piper Archer VH-WSI S/N 28-7405269
"AAAA Grand Champion Contemporary 2022"
Always hangered at Moorabbin and Coldstream airports. Currently at Coldstream Airport
Total hrs 3025.8
Engine 97 hrs TR
Fresh Annual 5/1/26
New main tyres & bearings
New engine Hoses
New cables 2016 Audio panel
2 x G5 Garmin 660 coupled
2 x Trigg TY 96/A Com 1 com 2
Trig Trans ADSB
Marble dash panel & fittings Complete refit
Rosen shades
Door stewards
Sheep skin seat covers
New Seat belts
New 6mm Windows
Wrap around dash glare shield Complete strip and re-paint
Wing tips with landing lights
Late model Wheel Fairings
Custom Cover
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$104,246
$103,341
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Victoria, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper Archer
This 1974 Piper Archer (VH-WSI) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,025 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 $104,246.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-WSI) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Victoria, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle 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 VH-WSI against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $82,246–$108,518.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
