1998 Piper ARCHER III
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
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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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PlaneMarketing Group
trade-a-plane.com
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$99,000
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Vero Beach, FL | Jul 06, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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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.
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Piper ARCHER III — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4161Z.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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