2006 Piper Archer III
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
but in essence the aircraft is VFR & IFR equipped with the following:- Avidyne IFD 540 COM(8.33)/NAV/GPS/VNAV (SBAS) Avidyne IFD 440 COM(8.33)/NAV/GPS/VNAV (SBAS) Dual PTT's King KR87 ADF King KN64 DME Dual G5 EFIS
Upper as PFD lower as HSIand their functions are in-flight swoppable Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder S-TEC System Fity Five X Autopilot w/Alitude Holde & GPSS
coupled for ILS Approach linked to the IFD540 & G5 Electric trim Avidyne TAS 600 collision avoidance displaying to IFD540 Artex ME406 406Mhz ELT GAD 13 + GTP 59 Enabling OAT TAS and winds aloft Garmin GMA 340 Audio/Markers w/4-Place IntercomDescription
The Piper Archer III is a renowned 4-seat touring aircraft, and this one is extremely well equipped for both VFR IFR flying G-MELS is UK based and can be viewed and inspected at short notice, although via appointment please. Please see the sales spec sheet for full details of this very special aircraft Airplane time state: AIRFRAME TTSN 1113 Hrs ENGINE TTSN 1113 Hrs 1113 - Tacho 1337, Hobbs 1569 180HP Lycoming O-360-A4M TBO 2000 Hours/12 Years Engine running "On Condition" PROPELLER 1113 Hrs Fixed pitch Sensenich 76EM8S 14-0-62
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
Interior
Oatmeal leather seats with matching carpets and bespoke overcarpets Dual USB charging ports 2x handheld backup microphones Hobbs Meter Digital battery voltage & amps meter
Exterior
Bare metal respray by the famous Mick Allen & Son in Sept/Oct 2014 in the original Archer III White and Blue colours. The aircraft has the three wheel spats in place.
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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Derrick Ings
avbuyer.com
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$342,210
$340,487
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— | Jul 04, 2026 | 13 days | Active | |
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The Piper Archer
globalplanesearch.com
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Call for Price
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Uxbridge | Jul 07, 2026 | 10 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer III
This 2006 Piper Archer III (G-MELS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,113 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 Archer III aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $275,000 to $359,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $342,210.
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
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-MELS) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Location not available
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 G-MELS against the NTSB accident database.
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