1978 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHMaster Switch Dual Garmin G5 Avidyne IFD 550 w/ built AXP 322 Avidyne AMX 240 Bendix King KX 155 TSO Avidyne AXP 322
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
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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Ridgeaire
trade-a-plane.com
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$129,000
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Jacksonville, TX | Apr 01, 2026 | 108 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1978 Piper Archer (N638TS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,245 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 $129,000.
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
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N638TS.
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 N638TS against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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.
