1980 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1980 Piper Archer ll, TT 5318, SMOH 1096, times will change - still flying plane Exterior Tan w/ brown stripes (7), Interior Tan Velour (8), photos coming soon! Piper Air Conditioning, well maintained aircraft, IFR, GNS430W, GMA 340 Audio Panel, Garmin Nav 1, Narco Nav/Com 122/120. Garmin GTX 327 TXP, Century 21 Auto Pilot coupled to Nav/GPS with S-Tec 30A ALT Hold, ADSB out, Eddy Current Inspection completed 3/2021, All AD's up to date, Annual done March 2026, $159,900 Price Negotiable - Extras available Contact Kevin Znamenacek Owner - located Crete, NE (KCEK) United States, Tele, Posted April 23, 2026
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
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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Kevin Znamenacek
trade-a-plane.com
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$159,900
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Crete, NE | Apr 25, 2026 | 82 days | Active | |
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Kevin Znamenacek
aircraftdealer.com
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$159,900
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Greenville, SC | Apr 30, 2026 | 77 days | Active | |
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Piper Air Conditioning
globalplanesearch.com
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$159,900
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NE | May 01, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1980 Piper Archer (N819JS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,321 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 $159,900.
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
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 N819JS.
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 N819JS against the NTSB accident database.
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.
