1977 Piper Archer II PA28-181
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Ground Up Total restoration & refurbishment completed 2021.
480 Hours since Engine O/H Nov. 2020
Upgraded Garmin Avionics & Autopilot.
IFR Capable.
Popular 4 Seat 180 Hp Cruiser
A particularly attractive Archer II alb
eit a 1977 model with a major restoration by the previous Licensed Engineer owner
Engine 1520 Hrs to Run & within Calendar
Well Maintained by Avcraft, Fielding.
Annual Inspection Sept 2025.
50 Hr Inspection Jan 2026. Avcraft Engineering, Fielding.
NOTE GST:
Ask about the Export price of this aircraft
of purchasing to ship from New Zealand Engine: Lycoming 0-360-A4M. 180 Hp 2000 Hr TBO. 12 years
Serial No: RL-29617-36E
Total Time Run: N/K
Time Since O/H: 480 Hrs
1
2 Year Calendar: 2032
Hours Remaining: 1520 Hrs
Note:
Bulk Strip due to Prop strike Aug 2025
Propeller: Sensenich Fixed Pitch
Total Time Run: 64 Hrs Garmin GMA-345 Audio System
Garmin GI-275 AH, HSI Display
Garmin GNC-225A NAV COM. VHF
Garmin GTR-225 VHF COM
Garmin GNX-375 GPS Transponder
Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot
Bendix-King KN-64 DME
1 Artex ME-406 ELT
IFR, PBN approved Surely Electronic Ignition system
Inertial reel harness
CIES Fuel Quantity transmitters
Custom Fuselage cover
Garmin integrated Trim System
Wheel Fairings
Press to talk switches LH & RH
LED Landing lights
Sky Tec Starter
Dual USB points each seat
Tow Bar
Dual Controls
External Power Plug
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$138,960
$137,753
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Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer II PA28-181
This 1977 Piper Archer II PA28-181 (ZK-FNA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,010 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $138,960.
The Archer II PA28-181 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 II PA28-181 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (ZK-FNA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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