1979 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
✈️ Aircraft Partnership Opportunity - Florala, AL. Selling 1/5 share $25,000 Join a well-established aircraft partnership based at Florala Municipal Airport (0J4) in Alabama. This is a great opportunity for pilots seeking affordable flying and cross-country adventures. 🛩 Aircraft Highlights: • Total Time: 5,190 hours • Engine Time Since Major Overhaul: 585 hours (by Zephyr Aircraft Engines) • Always Hangared - protected from the elements • Never Used as a Primary Trainer - well cared for • Complete Logbooks - no known damage history 🧭 Avionics Equipment: • Garmin 430W - IFR certified with current nav obstacle database • Aspen Primary Flight Display - integrated with factory autopilot for hands-free heading/course hold • Backup Vacuum-Driven Artificial Horizon - IFR redundancy • UBG-16 Engine Monitor - continuously monitors all 4 cylinder CHTs and EGTs • Dual Comm Nav Radios • Garmin 335 ADS-B Out Compliant Transponder 💰 Operating Costs: • $150/month - covers fixed overhead • $25/hour - engine reserve 🧑✈️ Pilot Requirements: • Minimum 100 hours total time • Private Pilot Certificate 🌟 I've been in this partnership for 10 years - Selling because I don't fly as much anymore. Call my landline if you would like to talk or email me at if you prefer typing.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tom Homza
trade-a-plane.com
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$25,000
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Florala, AL | Mar 20, 2026 | 94 days | Active |
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About This Piper Archer
This 1979 Piper Archer (N8112Q) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,190 hours on the airframe. There are currently 98 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $554,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $25,000.
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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $58/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 N8112Q.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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