1998 Piper PA-28-181
Single Engine Piston
FOR SALEAircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Lowest time Piper Archer III on the Market! No Damage History, All logs since new, Never a trainer! Shows like new!
Interior
Tan Leather. Pilot and copilot seats with adjustable lumbar.
Exterior
Black & White with Gold Trim (Ceramic coating applied February 2026!)
Inspection
Annual Due: 1/2027 Pitot/Static Due: 1/2028
Modifications / STCs
• Factory Air-Conditioning
• Carburetor Ice Detection
• Standby Vacuum System
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Encore Jet Management
controller.com
|
$259,500
$289,500
|
San Antonio, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Encore Jet Management
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$298,426
|
San Antonio, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Encore Jet Management
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$296,116 *
GBP £218,978
|
San Antonio, TX | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper PA-28-181
This 1998 Piper PA-28-181 (N917DK) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,010 hours on the airframe. There are currently 41 PA-28-181 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $25,000 to $434,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $259,500.
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. With 1,010 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 990 hours remaining to engine TBO .
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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N917DK.
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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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
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
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