Piper Archer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments (AI DG) Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Bendix/King KMA 24 Audio Panel TKM MX170C COM/NAV King KR87 ADF S-TEC System 30 Autopilot
Description
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Aircraft Specs
Year: 1976
Make/Model: CESSNA 177RG
Registration #: N7972V
Total Time: 3020
Engine 1 Time: 834 SMOH
Prop 1 Time: 834 SNEW
Flight Rules: VFR
Condition: Used
# of Seats: 4
Avionics / Equipment
2× TKM MX300 Nav/Coms
Appareo Stratus ADS-B transponder (In/Out)
King KN 64 DME
King ADF
300A Navomatic autopilot (INOP)
Audio selector panel
Electronics International engine monitor
iPad/iPod audio input
Remarks
Fresh annual completed 6/1/2026
Always hangared since new
ACF-50 applied (2015)
Featured in Private Pilot, Plane & Pilot, Cessna Pilot Association, and Cardinal Club magazines
Flown regularly
AD compliant
IFR- capable
Engines / Mods / Prop
Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D, 200 HP
Oil changed every 25 hrs; mags rebuilt at 2,910 hrs.
3-blade McCauley prop
Interior / Exterior
Interior 7.5/10: 4 David Clark headsets, Rosen visors, sheepskins, 2 articulating front seats
Exterior 8/10: Paint mostly original with some touch-up, always hangared since new
Engine
Lycoming O-360-A4M Current SMOH: 1,123 SMOH Prop Sensenich 76-EM8S5-0-62, 1,123 hrs SPOH. No prop strikes on record. Profiled, balanced, nicks dressed at annuals.
Interior
7/10
Exterior
8/10
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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American Pride Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$129,000
|
Glendale, AZ | Jul 01, 2026 | 15 days | Active | |
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American Pride Aviation
amprideaviation.com
|
$160,000
|
— | Jul 15, 2026 | 0 days | Active | |
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American Pride Aviation
amprideaviation.com
|
$129,000
|
— | Jul 15, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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About This Piper Archer
This Piper Archer (N8326C) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,357 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 below the market average at $129,000.
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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8326C.
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.
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