1976 Piper PA-28-181
Single Engine Piston
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1975 Piper Archer ll C-GYAY Serial no. 28-7690181 Location Slave Lake Alberta 99,900.00 USD This 1976 Piper Archer (PA-28-181) is a popular, all-metal, four-seat, low-wing general aviation aircraft, known as the Archer II that year, featuring a 180hp Lycoming engine, fixed landing gear, and a tapered wing design, making it a stable and reliable trainer or personal aircraft. The Archer II offers good performance and range for its class, making it a practical choice for flight training, personal travel, and family flying, combining established Piper reliability with improved wing design. This one has a strong engine, great for first time owner building time. Aircraft flown regularly. Upgrades GPS equipped WAAS capable. Key Specifications Total Time : 4565 (aircraft is flown regularly so times will change) SMOH 558 180 horsepower Lycoming O-360-A4M. Engine overhauled May 2023 Max Gross Weight 2,550 lbs. Useful Load Approximately 1056 lbs. Fuel Capacity 50 gallons total, with 48 gallons usable. Garmin GNS 480 WAAS Narco AT 150 TSO MD 200-306 ILS indicator PS Engineering 800B Audio panel Narco Comm 810 TSO Narco Com 850 Narco DME 890 King KR 76 ADF Piper Auto Control lllB
Engine
Overhauled May 2023
Modifications / STCs
• Upgrades
• 1. Aileron Gap Seals and hardware
• 2. Wing Root Fairings
• 3. Main Wheel fairings
• 4. Wingtips and HID lights
• EI CGR-30P Engine monitor Oct 2022
• New alternator Oct 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aircraft Canada
controller.com
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$99,900
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Slave Lake, AB, Canada | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aircraft Canada
controlleremea.co.uk
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$102,096 *
GBP £75,500
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Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aircraft Canada
aviationtrader.com.au
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$103,204
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Slave Lake, Alberta, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper PA-28-181
This 1976 Piper PA-28-181 (C-GYAY) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,565 hours on the airframe. There are currently 41 PA-28-181 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $434,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $99,900.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $55/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $110/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 4,565 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Piper PA-28-181 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (C-GYAY) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Piper PA-28-181
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes
View full AD →The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-301XTC, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes
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