1985 Piper PA-28-181
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Seats
- 4
Airframe Total Time: 4870
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics List: 4 Place Intercom Bendix/King KX 155A Digital NAV/COMM DME Bendix-King KAP100 Autopilot Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator Garmin GNS430W NAV/COM/GPS/WAAS GTX 330 ES Transponder King KMA24 Audio Panel King KN64 DME Equipment List: Engine Has Low Time Since Major Overhaul! Wonderfully maintained cosmetics Two Blade Propeller Full and Complete Logbooks WAAS Upgraded Heated Pitot Tube Manually Adjustable Flaps Well cared for Interior Painted Spinner Magnetic Compass
Description
Avionics / Equipment Avionics List: 4 Place Intercom Bendix/King KX 155A Digital NAV/COMM DME Bendix-King KAP100 Autopilot Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator Garmin GNS430W NAV/COM/GPS/WAAS GTX 330 ES Transponder King KMA24 Audio Panel King KN64 DME Equipment List: Engine Has Low Time Since Major Overhaul! Wonderfully maintained cosmetics Two Blade Propeller Full and Complete Logbooks WAAS Upgraded Heated Pitot Tube Manually Adjustable Flaps Well cared for Interior Painted Spinner Magnetic Compass
Engine
Engine Total Time: 55 Prop Time: 540
Interior
A wonderfully maintained blue cloth interior will provide comfortable and functional seating for many years to come. The seats are free of any rips or tears and the vinyl accents and dash are free from any major wear and tear!
Exterior
A very nice and functional White and Blue Paint scheme! The paint shows very well and well show as one of the more impressive Archer's on the market today!
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Steel Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
|
$169,900
|
Bismarck, ND | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Steel Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$174,862 *
GBP £128,403
|
Bismarck, ND | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Steel Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$175,139
|
Bismarck, North Dakota, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | 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 PA-28-181
This 1985 Piper PA-28-181 (N813CT) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,870 hours on the airframe. There are currently 44 PA-28-181 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $434,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $169,900.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $55/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $110/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 4,870 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Piper PA-28-181 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N813CT.
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 N813CT against the NTSB accident database.
Airworthiness Directives — Piper PA-28-181
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, and PA-28-181 Airplanes
View full AD →The New Piper Aircraft, Inc., Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-301XTC, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, PA-46-350P, and PA-46-500TP Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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