1997 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGDL 88 Linked (Fis-B + Tis-B) Dual Garmin G5 JPI EDM-730 Digital Engine Analyzer with Fuel Flow Option Garmin GTX 32 Remote Mount Transponder with GDL 88 ADS-B In/Out PS Engineering PMA6000M Audio Panel Bendix/King KX 155A Digital NAV/COMM
Description
Gamin GFC500 with Dual G5s + GTN 650. Complete Logbook History
Engine
1,590.7 SMOH Overhauled in 2022 by Aero Services Engines (06/24/2022) Compressions: 76/80 77/80 77/80 79/80 Sensenich Two Blade Propeller
Propeller
5,397 Total Time Complete Logbooks In 2002, Archer received minor damage to left main landing gear, when a Barons vertical stabilizer struck the left main landing gear of the Archer.
Interior
Original White and Grey with Blue Striping Grey Leather Interior
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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Charlie Kuhn (703)-801-5626
trade-a-plane.com
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Contact for Price
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Leesburg, VA | May 19, 2026 | 58 days | Active | |
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Kuhn Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
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Contact for Price
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Greenville, SC | May 06, 2026 | 72 days | Active | |
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Grey Leather Interior
globalplanesearch.com
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Contact for price
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VA | May 10, 2026 | 67 days | Active |
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About This Piper Archer
This 1997 Piper Archer (N9272L) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,397 hours on the airframe. There are currently 107 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,348 to $554,000.
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.
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Piper Archer — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N9272L.
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
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