1979 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Super Garmin Upgrades!! Dual Garmin G-5s Garmin GTN-650 GPS Touchscreen WAAS/LPV Nav/Com Garmin GTR-225 Nav/Com Garmin GTX-345 Transponder with ADS-B (In Out) PS Engineering PMA 8000 Audio Panel with Bluetooth and Music Input S-TEC System 30 with Alt Hold Coupled. Stratus USB Ports for Portable tablets/Phones Additional Equipment: Electric Trim Wheel Pants Strobe Lights Position Lights Landing Light Pitot Heat EGT Gauge High Speed fan and overhead vents Carb Heat
Description
Avionics / Equipment Avionics: Super Garmin Upgrades!! Dual Garmin G-5s Garmin GTN-650 GPS Touchscreen WAAS/LPV Nav/Com Garmin GTR-225 Nav/Com Garmin GTX-345 Transponder with ADS-B (In Out) PS Engineering PMA 8000 Audio Panel with Bluetooth and Music Input S-TEC System 30 with Alt Hold Coupled. Stratus USB Ports for Portable tablets/Phones Additional Equipment: Electric Trim Wheel Pants Strobe Lights Position Lights Landing Light Pitot Heat EGT Gauge High Speed fan and overhead vents Carb Heat
Engine
Engine: LYCOMING O-360-A4M Custom Airmotive Overhauled Engine in 2001 L26626-36A 1955 SMOH 2000 TBO
Interior
4 seats Tan Leather seats with Matching side panels and Tan Carpet off-white headliner
Exterior
White with Metallic Red and Gold Accents
Inspection
Feb Annual 961 Useful. Complete logs available by CALLING Our office toll free . We will be delighted to send them to you. Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc.; Accordingly, you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft. The offer for sale of this aircraft is subject to contract and the aircraft may at any time be withdrawn from the market without prior notice. Specification is subject to verification by the purchaser
Modifications / STCs
• Wheel Pants
• Strobe Lights
• Position Lights
• Landing Light
• Pitot Heat
• EGT Gauge
• High Speed fan and overhead vents
• Carb Heat
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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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
|
$120,000
|
Stuart (), FL | Apr 02, 2026 | 105 days | Active | |
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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controller.com
|
$165,000
|
Stuart, FL | Apr 02, 2026 | 105 days | Active | |
|
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$121,563 *
GBP £90,691
|
Stuart, FL | Apr 08, 2026 | 99 days | Active | |
|
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$123,700
|
Stuart, Florida | Apr 06, 2026 | 101 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 (N2816N) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 10,476 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.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Piper Archer — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N2816N.
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 N2816N against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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.
