1986 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
1986 Piper Archer II, TTAF 13795, 162 hours since Factory Remanufacture, SPOH 2159. King KMA24, GNS430, KX155, and GTX-345. Century 21 Autopilot. Paint rated 7.5/10, Airtex interior rated 6.5/10. Wing spar AD/bolt replacement completed 3-7-2025. All ADs current, Annual due 04-2027, No corrosion or major damage history.
Engine
FRESH Factory Remanufacture 162 hours SFRM (2025). New Lord mounts, new oil cooler, new type D fluid-carrying hoses. Propeller overhauled by H S, SPOH 2159.
Propeller
13795 Total Time, no major damage history or corrosion. Wing spar AD and bolt replacement accomplished 3-7-2025. All other ADs complied with. FAA Part 135 maintained. All fiberglass exterior parts, Bogert battery box, Piper Standby Vacuum System, Piper External Power, Knots2U wing root fairings, TCB composite forward spinner bulkhead, Steve's Aircraft fuel bowl, PMA Products fuel pump, Tempest vacuum pump, and Brackett Air Filter. Right wing removed 2020 to replace forward and aft wing walks. (Airframe Components). Annual Due 04-2027, Altimeter/Transponder due 4-2027.
Interior
2007/2008 Paint and Interior. SkyHarbour (Goderich, ONT), paint, rated 7/10. Airtex interior rated 6.5/10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Griffing Flying Service
trade-a-plane.com
|
$125,000
|
Port Clinton, OH | Jun 22, 2026 | 12 days | Active |
Estimate Monthly Payment
Piper Archer loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper Archer
This 1986 Piper Archer (N405S) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 13,795 hours on the airframe. There are currently 104 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,326 to $554,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $125,000.
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 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.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Piper Archer — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimatePIPER Archer
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Archer. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N405S.
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 N405S against the NTSB accident database.
