1977 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin GNX375 GPS/Nav/Com with ADS-B In/Out Garmin GI-275 MFD Garmin GTR 225 Com Narco NAV122 ILS/LOC/VOR
overhauled Garmin GNC 250XL GPS/Comretained as backup GPS/Com2 PS Engineering PMA8000B audio panel Autocontrol IIIb autopilot United Instruments turn coordinator
overhauled (2024) Flight Data GT-50 OAT/Timer/G-meter New overhead speakerDescription
1977 PIPER ARCHER II PA-28-181 *Top Bottom Overhaul in 2022 * Upgraded Garmin Panel * IFR Certified * All Logs Since New A meticulously maintained, low-time airframe Archer that's been continuously upgraded since I bought it. Top- and bottom- engine overhaul (IRAN) new prop in 2022, modern Garmin avionics, newly painted in 2023, and a long list of recent improvements make this one ready to fly, not fix. Times will change because it's been flown regularly.
Engine
Top bottom overhaul completed 2022 by Unlimited Aero Engines - nickel cylinders, new camshaft, overhauled crankshaft ~290 hours since top and bottom OH (IRAN); ~1,470 SMOH Magneto overhaul completed New Sensenich propeller (2022) - Dynamic prop balance performed
Propeller
No accident history CorrosionX corrosion prevention treatment Useful Load: 1003 lb Logs since new
Interior
New paint (2023) - excellent condition, 9.5/10 New tinted windows (2023) Pilot and copilot vent windows Whelen Prometheus G3 LED landing light AeroLED SunBeacon LED rotating beacon Snubber door seal installed Bruce's airplane cover Original interior, well preserved - 7/10 New aviation-grade foam seat cushions Aerosheep sheepskin seat covers, pilot and copilot Medeco high-security locks
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
trade-a-plane.com
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$154,900
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Norwood, MA | Jul 27, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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About This Piper Archer
This 1977 Piper Archer (N4937F) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,674 hours on the airframe. There are currently 97 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,348 to $554,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $154,900.
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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4937F.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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