1978 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1978 PIPER ARCHER II For Sale in Corry, Pennsylvania This exceptionally equipped Archer II features a new sutie of avionics including a Garmin Garmin GTN 650XI WAAS, GFC-500 Autopilot with "Safe Glide" and dual G5 Flight Instruments for excellent situational awareness.. ADS-B ‘OUT’ compliant. Great for IFR training or with a big 980+ lb Useful Load, a comfortable and safe cross-country cruising machine. IFR Weapon!
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model
Interior
Interior features updated carpeting (January 2024) and presents well.
Modifications / STCs
• New Left & Right Slick Magnetos (<10 hours)
• New Alternator (<20 hours)
• Whelen LED lighting throughout including landing light
• Carbon Monoxide detector (panel mounted)
• New carpeting (January 2024)
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pears Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$165,000
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Kissimmee, FL | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active | |
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Benjamin Cawood
controller.com
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$165,000
|
Corry, PA | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Benjamin Cawood
controlleremea.co.uk
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$168,718 *
GBP £124,877
|
Corry, PA | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active | |
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Benjamin Cawood
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$170,457
|
Corry, PA | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1978 Piper Archer (N70FG) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 12,479 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 $165,000.
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 N70FG.
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 N70FG against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above 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.
