1978 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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1979 PIPER ARCHER reduced $69,000.00 USD If you have any questions or would like to know more about this aircraft, click below to contact us! Inquire about this Aircraft Photo Gallery
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Canadian Aircraft Sales
csplane.com
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$69,000
$75,000
|
— | Apr 03, 2026 | 105 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1978 Piper Archer is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,132 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 $69,000.
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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Title Status
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Safety Record
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