1979 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
The Hangar is pleased to present N2229Y, a well cared for 1979 Archer II. This aircraft features a highly upgraded Garmin Avionics panel including a Garmin G500 autopilot pilot, Dual Garmin G5’s, a GNS430W, and much more. The current owner is upgrading to a new airplane so they are ready to see this airplane fly to a new home. Please visit thehangar.aircraftbidder.com for more information.
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
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Aircraft Bidder
globalair.com
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KS | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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KS | Jul 15, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1979 Piper Archer (N2229Y) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,620 hours on the airframe. There are currently 103 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,348 to $554,000.
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 N2229Y.
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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