1997 Piper PA-28-181
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Garmin GFC500 with Dual G5s + GTN 650. Complete Logbook History Airframe: 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. Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A4M 1,590.7 SMOH Overhauled in 2022 by Aero Services Engines (06/24/2022) Compressions: 76/80 77/80 77/80 79/80 Props: Sensenich Two Blade Propeller
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Kuhn Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
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Greenville, SC | May 06, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper PA-28-181
This 1997 Piper PA-28-181 (N9272L) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 44 PA-28-181 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $434,900.
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.
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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N9272L.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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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
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