1977 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Central Florida Aircraft Brokers, LLC is proud to introduce this beautiful Archer perfect for primary and instrument training. March 2026 annual inspection. Please call or email today to schedule a showing.
Engine
Engine: Lycoming O-360-A4M -SMOH 828 -Overhauled by Aircraft Engine Specialists, LLC 2023 -Tanis engine preheat system, all cylinders and oil sump Propeller: Sensenich 76EM855-0-60 -1185 since new in 2020
Propeller
Extremely well maintained with extensive value-adding work being done in the past 3 years. The plane flies like a low hour airframe. -Total Time: 10,318 -Dual brakes -Forged upper gear trunnions -Service Bulletin 1131-B Complied With -Service Bulletin 977 Complied With -Service Bulletin 1375 Complied With -LED landing light -Wingtip strobes
Interior
Dual brakes -Front shoulder harnesses -Great condition white paint with blue and grey accents -Great condition windows with no crazing -Grey leather seats -Custom cover and cowl plugs included
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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Central Florida Aircraft Brokers
trade-a-plane.com
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$129,900
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Weirsdale, FL | May 05, 2026 | 74 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1977 Piper Archer (N44960) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 10,318 hours on the airframe. There are currently 103 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,348 to $554,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $129,900.
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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N44960.
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 N44960 against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $110,000–$131,825.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
