1976 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
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1976 PIPER ARCHER II For Sale in Slave Lake, Alberta 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
Interior
Year Interior
Exterior
Year Painted
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 Listed on multiple marketplaces
| 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 | 113 days | Active | |
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Aircraft Canada
controlleremea.co.uk
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$101,201 *
GBP £75,500
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Slave Lake, AB, Canada | Apr 08, 2026 | 99 days | Active | |
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Aircraft Canada
aviationtrader.com.au
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$103,204
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Slave Lake, AB, Canada | Apr 06, 2026 | 101 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Archer
This 1976 Piper Archer (C-GYAY) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,565 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 $99,900.
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 (C-GYAY) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $99,900–$129,900.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
