1979 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Electronics International Digital Fuel Monitoring Electronics International EGT/CHT Gauge King KMA 20 TSO Audio Panel MX170C NAV/COMM King KT76A Transponder Air Map 2000 on Gizmo AutoPilot (Piper Auto Control III) 406 ELT Wheel Pants Standard Fuel 50 US Gal 4 Place Intercom Super Cabin sound proofing Overhead Vent System. Adjustable left front seat.
Description
Clean Interior, All logs since new, Previously US registered, Imported 2009, Useful Load 937 Lbs
Engine
1820 Hrs Lycoming 0-360-A4M TBO 2000
Interior
Clean interior
Exterior
White with orange and yellow stripes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Canadian Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
|
$75,000
|
Hawkesbury, BC, Canada | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active | |
|
Canadian Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$69,027 *
£51,265
|
Hawkesbury, ON, Canada | Jun 02, 2026 | 46 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 1979 Piper Archer is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,132 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 $75,000.
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
Registration number not available.
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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below 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.
