2011 Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Beautiful Piper Archer LX, always hangared, NDH, low time and loaded. Avionics suite includes Garmin G500 w/synthetic vision, two GNS 430W COM/NAV/GPS (WAAS Enabled), XM Satellite Radio and Weather, GTX 330 ADS -B out, Autopilot STEC 55X w/autotrim. Engine monitor with JPI 830. Exterior is Matterhorn white with Laguna Blue Pearl and Coral Red Pearl stripes. Interior is dark khaki leather seats with coordinated super quietized side panels. Enhanced features include Piper Aire air conditioning, low noise muffler, EIS electronic ignition and AmSafe seatbelts. Tach is 760 and Hobb is 836. Annual just completed in February 6, 2026. Compression checks #1 76/80, #2 78/80, #3 76/80, #4 78/80. New battery installed. Useful load is 725lb.
Engine
Lycoming O-360-A4M, 180 hp
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Glenn Woods
trade-a-plane.com
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$379,900
|
Opelika, AL | Apr 01, 2026 | 108 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Archer
This 2011 Piper Archer (N897JW) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 836 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 $379,900.
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 N897JW.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $330,000–$839,700.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
