1976 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin GNS650 touchscreen ifr gps with Nav/com with garmin 106 indicator DME Vertical compass
Description
1976 Piper Archer II, ifr, hangared. Annual to be done early May 2026 and is Current. Ifr cert was done Dec 2025. Flown regularly.
Engine
0-360-A4M factory overhaul in 2007 with approx 1250 hrs.
Propeller
Airframe has approx 8010 hrs and is flown regularly. ADSB Tail Beacon
Interior
Interior rated 6 Exterior rated 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Matt Jones
trade-a-plane.com
|
$110,000
|
Westfield, MA | May 05, 2026 | 77 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1976 Piper Archer (N8578C) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,010 hours on the airframe. There are currently 104 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,348 to $554,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $110,000.
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 N8578C.
Location & Ownership
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 N8578C against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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.
