1981 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Piper PA 28-181 Archer II. Engine: Lycoming / O-360 A4M, 180 PS, Time: 4965 h, TBO: 740 h, Overhauled: 07/2003. Prop: McCauley, Time: 998 h. Last annual: 6/2026. Location: Germany, Sankt Augustin - Hangelar, EDKB Avionics: Garmin GTN 750 Garmin G5 PFD Garmin G5 HSI Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Garmin Transponder GTX 330 Garmin GNC 255 A King DME King ADF Garmin Traffic system EDM 850 Engine Monitor 2. Höhenmesser Interior: Komplette Lederausstattung Alle Verkleidungsteile mit Alcantara bezogen Hochwertig Teppiche Other remarks: perfekt ausgestattet Archer II, besonders das hochwertige Interieur sticht hervor!
Engine
Lycoming / O-360 A4M, 180 PS, Time: 4965 h, TBO: 740 h, Overhauled: 07/2003
Propeller
McCauley, Time: 998 h
Inspection
Last annual: 6/2026
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
aircraft24.com
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$193,792
$193,167
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Germany | Jun 11, 2026 | 36 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 1981 Piper Archer (D-ELAV) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,965 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 $193,792.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (D-ELAV) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Germany
DE
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $101,213–$150,664.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
