1979 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Great 1979 Piper Archer II ready for service and annual completed on 4/2/2026.. Single owner in East Southern California location, ideal for aircraft condition (Located at KSEE). Total time 8652 hours, and total Engine time at 1941 hours. interior and exterior in good condition. Equipped with Garmin 430 GPS, Garmin GTX 345 Transponder. Bendix/King KX 155 TSO, Garmin GMA 340 Audio panel, and Bendix/King KN 64 DME. CURRENT LOGS ATTACHED IN AD! Call Mark for additional details and showing.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mark Hannawa
trade-a-plane.com
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$95,000
|
El Cajon, CA | Apr 21, 2026 | 87 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1979 Piper Archer (N3015U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,652 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 $95,000.
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 N3015U.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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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.
