1977 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGNX 375 IFR gps and ads-b in and out GTR 225 nav/com narco audio panel Autoflite II Autopilot with altitude hold and Com 2 is narco mark 12d Narco DME Fully IFR and current certification Airspeed Indicator Attitude Indicator Altimeter Turn Coordinator Heading Indicator Vertical Speed Indicator IFR Capable? Yes
certification currentDescription
Highlights: ● Forgiving flight characteristics ● Good trainer ● Comfortable, effective traveler. ● Best condition PA 28-181 on market Description: The Piper PA-28-181 Archer is a four-seat, single-engine, low-wing, all-metal light aircraft featuring fixed tricycle landing gear and a Lycoming O-360 engine. Introduced in 1974 as an evolution of the Cherokee 180, it is widely used for training and personal use. | Interior: (7) All photos (20) Price: Inquire Posted: 4 hours ago Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Piper Model PA-28-181 Archer II Year 1977 Seller AirSpaceAuctions Contact Seller type Broker Location United States Condition Pre-owned Total Time 1098 h Engine Time 1098 h Undercarriage Tricycle Seats 4 Flight Rules IFR Serial Number 28-7790594 Registration N38840 | Maintenance: Date of annual 11/19/2025
Engine
IO-360N4M S/N L-23552-36A Horsepower 180 Airquest Aviation 485 Airport Rd Butler PA 16002q Propeller Sensenich S/N 17052K Avionics Nav/Com Narco MK 120 TSO Narco CP 136 TSO Artex Elt Digital HSI IFR Capable? Yes Needs current certification Exterior Great condition Interior Great condition Online auction starts 3rd June, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Propeller
Airframe: Date of annual 11/19/2025 Fuel Capacity 50 gal Stall Speed 50 kts Useful Load 900-1130 lbs Range 500 nm Cruise @%115-125 it’s @ 70%
Interior
Great condition Online auction starts 3rd June, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Exterior
Great condition Interior Great condition Online auction starts 3rd June, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online ( for Specification Sheet
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
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globalair.com
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$150,000
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AZ | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
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Airspace Auctions
globalair.com
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Contact for price
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AZ | May 13, 2026 | 65 days | Active | |
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Airspace Auctions
trade-a-plane.com
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Contact for Price
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Bentonville, AR | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active | |
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winglist.aero
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POA
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United States | May 14, 2026 | 64 days | Active | |
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Matt Hutton
avpay.aero
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$150,000
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AR, Arkansas | May 14, 2026 | 64 days | Active | |
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Matt Hutton
barnstormers.com
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Call for price
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Rising Star, TX | Jul 12, 2026 | 5 days | Active | |
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Matt Hutton
barnstormers.com
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Contact for Price
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Rising Star, TX | May 24, 2026 | 54 days | Active | |
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Matt Hutton
barnstormers.com
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Call for price
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Rising Star, TX | May 17, 2026 | 61 days | Active |
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About This Piper Archer
This 1977 Piper Archer (N38840) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,098 hours on the airframe. There are currently 103 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,348 to $554,000.
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
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N38840.
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.
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