1978 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
THESE (PA-28-181'S) ARE SWEET LITTLE MACHINES. CRUISE AT SPEEDS BUMPING 150 MPH!! WHILE TRAVELING AND LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW, REGARDLESS OF EXPERIENCE - YOU REALLY HAVE TO GO WOW! WHAT A WONDERFUL TRAVELING MACHINE - STABLE, SHARP LOOKING, AND GOOD USEFUL
Engine
Engine Lycoming 0-360-A4M 180 hp ' 2,000 hours TBO Serial Number: RL-23843-36A 6,245.3 hours SNEW 684.4 Since Overhaul (10/2022) Prop Sensenich 76em855-0-60 2-bladed prop Serial Number: 25866K 2,965 hours SNEW 848.4 hours SPOH
Interior
Exterior Rating 7.5 Done in 04/1993 Primary Color is White Secondary Color Red and Gold Stripes Interior Rating 7.0 Done in 07/2012 Configuration Passengers Seats 4
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ridgeaire
trade-a-plane.com
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$129,000
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Jacksonville, TX | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1978 Piper Archer (N638TS) is a single engine piston with 6,245 hours on the airframe. There are currently 96 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $699,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $129,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N638TS.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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