1998 Piper ARCHER III for sale

1998 Piper ARCHER III

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$99,000
Location Vero Beach, FL
Total Time 8,732 hrs
Engine SMOH 3,064 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 2843129
Reg # N4161Z
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1998 ARCHER III - FLIGHT SCHOOL SPECIAL - 8732 TTAF, 3064 SMOH, Annual Due 02/2027 IFR Due 01/2027, PS Audio Panel, Garmin GNS430, GTX335 Transponder. Fly Away today. Call for further details.

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$99,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper ARCHER III

This 1998 Piper ARCHER III (N4161Z) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,732 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 ARCHER III aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $99,000 to $359,500.

The ARCHER III 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

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 8,732 hours
Budget $158 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper ARCHER III — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
703 nm (1,302 km)
Ceiling
14,100 ft (4,298 m)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH (40 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Archer

Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH
~$68/hr

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 N4161Z.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Vero Beach, FL

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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.

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