No longer listed as of July 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.

1981 Piper Archer for sale

1981 Piper Archer

Single Engine Piston

No longer listed
$167,500above typical asking range
Location Louisburg, NC
Total Time 7,700 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,050 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28-8290039
Reg # N8450D
Cruise 124 kts (230 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1981
Make
Piper
Model
Archer
Total Time
7,700 hr
Location
Louisburg, NC
Seller
Rafael Esteller
Source
trade-a-plane.com
1981 Piper Archer II (PA-28-181) - Turn-Key IFR Platform-Fresh Annual N8450D Airframe Total Time: 7,700 Hours Engine Time (SMOH): 1,050 Hours No Previous Accidents. Clean, well-maintained, complete and continuous logbooks. Looking for the ultimate IFR cross-country machine or a rock-solid, highly capable advanced trainer? This 1981 Piper Archer II is fully optimized, meticulously maintained, and ready to fly. Featuring a stunningly upgraded, fully integrated Garmin panel, modern electronic ignition (SureFly), and a brand-new Airtex interior, N8450D offers the perfect balance of classic Archer reliability and cutting-edge technology. Every single light, switch, and lever is in excellent working condition. Avionics Panel (The Ultimate IFR Suite) This panel was built for serious instrument flying, offering full integration, Flight Stream capabilities, and seamless iPad connectivity: Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with electric trim (fully coupled). Envelope Protection ESP. Garmin GNC 355 GPS/Comm (WAAS / LPV approach capable) Garmin GNC 255 Nav/Comm Garmin Aera 760 GPS seamlessly built right into the panel Garmin GNX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel JPI EDM Full WAAS and LPV approaches coupled to the autopilot all the way down to minimums. Wireless flight plan transfer from your iPad directly to the navigators (and vice-versa). Connect multiple iPads simultaneously to the transponder to stream real-time ADS-B traffic and weather. Powerplant Airframe Mods Lycoming O-360-A4M (1,050 SMOH) running strong and smooth. McCauley Prop. SureFly Electronic Ignition System (EIS) for easier starts, smoother running, and improved fuel efficiency. Knots 2U Gap Seal Kit installed for optimized cruise performance and efficiency. LED Landing, Navigation and Beacon lights Interior Exterior Interior (New): Beautiful, freshly updated interior. Clean, comfortable, and modern. Exterior: Good condition original paint that still shows well. Extras Included: Two premium Bruce's Custom Covers to protect the airframe and glass, tail cover, one new tire and tube. LED lights Currently undergoing an annual inspection at KRWI-will be delivered with a fresh annual! IFR certification due MAY 2027. Complete, consecutive logbooks since new. Digital scans are available upon request for serious buyers. Please reach out for more photos or to schedule a viewing. Location: KLHZ

Piper Archer — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
703 nm (1,302 km)
Ceiling
14,100 ft (4,298 m)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH (40 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH
~$68/hr

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Market price band

Piper Archer typical: $3,348 – $554,000 median $140,530 across 77 active listings

This listing at $167,500 is 19% above median.

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About the Piper Archer

The Piper Archer (PA-28-181) is the 180 hp version of the Cherokee — generally considered the best all-round four-seat single in the Piper line. Its Lycoming O-360 cruises around 125 knots with a useful load that takes four adults and meaningful baggage. Still in production today as the Archer LX (Garmin G1000) and DX (diesel), the Archer has the longest model life in the PA-28 family and the largest used market.

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