1979 Piper Archer for sale

1979 Piper Archer

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$99,000within typical asking range
Location La Grande, OR
Total Time 1,446 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-7990477
Reg # N2834B
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Hiller Aviation Brokerage Consulting is pleased to offer the lowest time 1979 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II on the market! Financing and Delivery Available.. AIRFRAME AFTT: 1,446.7 hours Useful Load: 946 LBS Annual: 9/2025 Logs: Complete since new - airframe, engine, and propeller ENGINE Lycoming O-360-A4M, 180 HP, S/N L-26639-36A 1,446.7 SNEW (TBO 2,000 hrs) Compressions (9/2025): #1-78/80, #2-76/80, #3-78/80, #4-76/80 Slick 4371 left magneto and Slick 4370 right magneto (both replaced 4/28/2018) New ignition harness and 8 Champion REM40 spark plugs (4/28/2018) PROP: Sensenich 76EM8S5-0-64 fixed-pitch metal propeller 478.6 SMOH (overhauled 5/3/2000 by Northwest Propeller Service, dynamically balanced) AVIONICS UPS Aviation Technologies SL-60 COM/GPS King KMA-20 Audio/Marker Panel King KX-170B NAV/COM King KT-76A Transponder, S/N 12401 uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out PM1000II Intercom 360 Moving Map PG80 Altimeter / A43793 Encoder Pitot/static, transponder, and ADS-B all current per most recent shop entries ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Met-Co-Aire forward and aft fin per STC SA5512NM Met-Co-Aire stabilator tips (PMA approved) Met-Co-Aire wing tip fairings Knots 2U strobe fin cap per STC SA1571GL Aveo Engineering AVE-RBXPW-OSA LED anti-collision light uAvionix rear position light (UAV-1002183-001) Complete strip and repaint by D T Painting, 10/10/1999 DISCLAIMER The seller and listing agent provide this information to assist the prospective buyer in evaluating the aircraft. Errors and omissions may occur. The buyer is solely responsible for verifying all specifications, equipment, times, statuses, and conditions prior to closing. Neither seller nor agent shall be liable for discrepancies discovered after closing. Neither seller nor agent is obligated to provide anything beyond what is expressly stated in a written purchase agreement. All aircraft, equipment, and prices are subject to change without notice and subject to prior sale, withdrawal, or unavailability.

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Price Comparison

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$99,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Archer

This 1979 Piper Archer (N2834B) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,446 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 $99,000.

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

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,446 hours
Budget $158 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Archer — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
703 nm (1,302 km)
Ceiling
14,100 ft (4,298 m)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH (40 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Archer

Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH
~$68/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Archer. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N2834B.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

La Grande, OR

Seller reported 130 more aircraft in Oregon →

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 N2834B against the NTSB accident database.

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.

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