1978 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
1978 Piper Archer PA-28-181 S/N 28-7890119 Total Time 7182, Engine O-360-A4M with TSMO 2363, Propeller 2363 TSPO, Century II autopilot, SureFly electronic ignition.
Engine
O-360-A4M TSMO 2363 SureFly Electronic Ignition, Left
Propeller
AFTT 7182 2021 wing spar eddy current inspection
Interior
Paint polyurethane White, Silver, Blue December 1996
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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Healdsburg Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$70,000
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Healdsburg, California | Jun 08, 2026 | 66 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1978 Piper Archer (N47694) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,182 hours on the airframe. There are currently 109 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,348 to $554,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $70,000.
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
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N47694.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $100,500–$129,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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