1980 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Hi. Looking for a fun pilot who would like a brightly coloured aircraft with good short field, take off and payload performance. She climbs really well. Many times have been to Le Touquet with 3 passengers and 4 sets of golf clubs with tanks to tabs. Make: Piper PA-28-181 Model: Cherokee Archer II Year: 1980 Reg: G-CHAS Serial No. 28-8090325 Airframe Hours: less than 3055 (last update 3051) Engine Hours: less than 375 (last update 370) Propellor Hours: less than 1115 (last update 1109) Annual Due: 14th July 2026 ARC Expiry: 8th July 2026 Next Scheduled Maintenance: 27th January 2026 Propellor: Sinsenich 76EM8S5-0-62 VAT Paid Beacon Battery Expiry: May 2027 Ofcom Aircraft Radio Licence Expiry: 15 May 2028 Avionics: VHF COM/NAV Garmin GNS530 VHF COM/NAV Garmin SL30 Transponder Garmin DME KING KN64 ADF S-Tec ADF650/ Beacon Orolia Four place intercom Dual toe breaks 4 Life Jackets Fire extinguisher and First Aid Kit Tow Bar Fuselage Cover This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Afors
afors.uk
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$141,093 *
£105,000
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South East, United Kingdom | Jul 02, 2026 | 18 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 1980 Piper Archer (G-CHAS) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 102 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,348 to $554,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $141,093.
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
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This aircraft (G-CHAS) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for G-CHAS.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (G-CHAS). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $99,000–$128,356.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
