1979 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1979 White, Blue & Gold Archer II. Well maintained aircraft by a fastidious owner.
New Battery | Aircraft Canopy Cover | Aircraft Engine Inlet Bungs, Pitot Cover
MR Expiry: 5 Jun 2026
Class of Operations: VFR, NVFR, IFR
Fuel Burn:37 Litres an hour
Fuel Capacity:181 Litres
Current Use:Private Flying by Owner
Reason for sale: Owner upgrading to a high performance single engine aircraft. TTIS: 6792.7 Hrs
Engine TSO: 845.1 Hours
Last Engine Overhaul: 12 Nov 2018
Prop TSO: 470.2 Hours
No outstanding ADs Garmin Audio Panel | Garmin GNS 430 | King ADF | Garmin Mode S Transponder | 4 Place Intercom
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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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$128,570
$127,454
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New South Wales, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper Archer
This 1979 Piper Archer (VH-WCZ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,795 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 $128,570.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-WCZ) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New South Wales, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle 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 VH-WCZ against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $99,713–$128,517.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
