2003 Piper PA-28-181
Single Engine Piston
FOR SALEAircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
This 2003 Piper Archer III is well-equipped, featuring a freshly overhauled engine with 0 hours SMOH and a brand-new interior that presents new. Avionics include dual Garmin G5s, dual Garmin GNS430s (WAAS #1), Garmin GTX345 ADS-B In/Out, and an S-TEC 55X autopilot with altitude preselect, making it fully IFR capable. With factory air conditioning, LED lighting upgrades, complete and consecutive logs, a freshly overhauled engine, this well-equipped airplane is ready to go for its next owner. BRAND NEW INTERIOR Located in Lexington, KY – KLEX Complete & Consecutive Logs Useful Load 813.6 lbs. Annual Inspection due 12/2026
Engine
-0- Hours SMOH FRESH OVERHAUL Lycoming O-360-A4M 180 HP
Propeller
3552 Hours SPOH 2-Blade Prop Polished Spinner
Interior
10 out of 10 Brand NEW Interior
Exterior
7 out of 10 Overall White and Woodland Green with Gray Metallic Trim
Modifications / STCs
• PIPER FACTORY AIR-CONDITIONING
• USB/USB-C Charging Ports
• Artex ELT
• LED Wingtip Landing Lights
• LED NAV Lights
• LED Wingtip Strobes
• Brand New Interior
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Airmart
controller.com
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$259,900
|
Lexington, KY | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Airmart
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$265,613 *
GBP £196,421
|
Lexington, KY | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Airmart
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$267,913
|
Lexington, Kentucky, Australia | Apr 07, 2026 | — | Active | |
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AirMart - Jacob Dickerson
trade-a-plane.com
|
$259,900
|
Lexington (), KY | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Airmart
airmart.com
|
$121,900
$259,900
|
— | Apr 03, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper PA-28-181
This 2003 Piper PA-28-181 (N53533) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,190 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 $259,900.
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 5,190 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
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 N53533.
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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