1977 Piper Archer for sale

1977 Piper Archer

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$154,900
Location Norwood, MA
Total Time 3,674 hrs
Engine SMOH 290 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7790075
Reg # N4937F
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Garmin 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/Com

retained 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 speaker

Description

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

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$154,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,674 hours
Budget $158 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Archer — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
703 nm (1,302 km)
Ceiling
14,100 ft (4,298 m)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH (40 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Archer

Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH
~$68/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Archer. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N4937F.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Norwood, MA

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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 N4937F against the NTSB accident database.

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