1998 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1998 PIPER ARCHER III For Sale in San Antonio, Texas Lowest time Piper Archer III on the Market! No Damage History, All logs since new, Never a trainer! Shows like new!
Engine
Engine 1 Time
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 Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Encore Jet Management
controller.com
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$289,500
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San Antonio, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1998 Piper Archer (N917DK) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,010 hours on the airframe. There are currently 103 Archer aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,348 to $554,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $289,500.
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 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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N917DK against the NTSB accident database.
