1999 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin 340 Audio Panel Garmin 430 WAAS Garmin 430 S-Tec 50 Autopilot Garmin GTX 320 Transponder/Pitot Static Test 8/2026
Description
Very clean 1999 Piper Archer III. Excellent aircraft with recent engine overhaul and paint. Ideal for personal travel, training, or time building. Highlights: Annual completed December 2025 Lycoming O-360 - Overhauled in 2024 Painted aircraft in 2024. Very clean inside and out, corrosion free Logs are complete and available This aircraft has been carefully maintained and is ready to fly. Reliable, efficient, and a great platform for both training and cross-country flying.
Engine
Lycoming Overhauled O-360-A4M installed 8/2024
Inspection
Annual completed December 2025 Lycoming O-360
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jeff Soule
trade-a-plane.com
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$229,000
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San Jose, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 1999 Piper Archer (N343MM) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,814 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 $229,000.
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 N343MM.
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 N343MM against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $237,847–$279,900.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
