1978 Piper PA-28-181
Single Engine Piston
FOR SALEAircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAvionics: Garmin 340 Audio Panel Garmin 430 WAAS GPS Nav/Comm/LOC/GS Garmin SL 30 Nav/Comm/GS/LOC STEC 30 Autopilot with Altitude Hold/ GPSS Steering (Coupled) Garmin 327 Transponder ADSB via GDL 88 Garmin 496 GPS Dock Mounted Air Gizmo 4 Place Intercom EI Timer with Multi Function display Flight stream Bluetooth
Description
1978 Piper Archer II...Total Time Airframe 2479 Hours....Engine 1185 Hours Since Major Overhaul..Prop 1185 Hours Since New...Garmin 340 Audio Panel... Garmin 430 WAAS GPS Nav/Comm/LOC/GS... Garmin SL 30 Nav/Comm/GS/LOC... STEC 30 Autopilot with Altitude Hold/ GPSS Steering (Coupled)... Garmin 327 Transponder ADSB via GDL 88... Garmin 496 GPS Dock Mounted Air Gizmo... 4 Place Intercom EI Timer with multi function display... Flight stream bluetooth... Brand New Paint ( Lancaster Aero ) 30K...Fresh annual...Very Nice Interior... LOTS MORE.....THIS IS ONE OF THE LOWEST TIME PIPER ARCHERS ON THE MARKET TODAY..DONT'S MISS THIS ONE...973 886 7038...
Engine
1145 Hours Since Major Overhaul
Propeller
2479 Hours Total Time Since New with Beautiful New Paint
Interior
Beautiful New Paint by Lancaster Aero. Overall White with Blue and Charcoal Accents Very Nice Interior with Beige and Tan seats and side panels All Glass in good Condition
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sky Path Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$139,900
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Fairfield, NJ | May 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper PA-28-181
This 1978 Piper PA-28-181 (N43812) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,479 hours on the airframe. There are currently 41 PA-28-181 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $434,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $139,900.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $55/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $110/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 2,479 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Piper PA-28-181 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N43812.
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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Airworthiness Directives — Piper PA-28-181
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes
View full AD →The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-301XTC, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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