1978 Piper PA-28-181
Single Engine Piston
FOR SALEAircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
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!
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 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Benjamin Cawood
controller.com
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$165,000
|
Corry, PA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Benjamin Cawood
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$170,457
|
Corry, Pennsylvania, Australia | Apr 06, 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 (N70FG) is a 4-seat single engine piston . 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 $165,000.
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.
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 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
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We'll check N70FG against the NTSB accident database.
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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