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1974 PIPER ARCHER
Starts from the median asking price of 198 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($129,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +8,089 hr vs comps -16.2%
- Engine time -604 hr vs comps +4.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (41% of comps) +2.8%
- ADS-B (60% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 21 for sale of 3507 FAA-registered +4.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper ARCHER |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 12,600 hrs |
| Engine time | 200 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 335 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS430W |
| Avionics / Audio panel | KMA20 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
R3 Aviation Services proudly presents N41973, a clean 1974 Piper PA-28-180 Archer featuring excellent exterior presentation, a low-time Lycoming O-360, and a straightforward, effective avionics package. Painted in 2022 and hangared, the aircraft presents exceptionally well and offers the proven simplicity and utility that has made the Archer a favorite among owner-pilots. The Lycoming O-360-A4M has approximately 200 hours since a February 2024 Western Skyways overhaul and is supported by excellent recent compression readings. Avionics include a Garmin GNS430W, Garmin GTX335 transponder, MX170C Nav/Com, and King KMA20 audio panel. With low engine time, strong cosmetics, and practical Garmin capability, N41973 represents a solid turnkey option for personal travel, IFR flying, and training. Digital Logbooks Available Hangared: KMBT (Murfreesboro, TN) Available to show by appointment. Delivery + Buyer Resources Available
Modifications
Fiberglass Wingtips -Two Sun Visors -Whelen LED Lights -Fiberglass Wingtips -Tow Bar
Avionics
-Garmin GNS430W -Garmin GTX335 Transponder -MX170C Nav/Com -King KMA20 Audio Panel -GA35 WAAS Antenna -ACK ELT -Two Sun Visors -Whelen LED Lights -Fiberglass Wingtips -Tow Bar
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | ARCHER |
| Serial Number | 28-7405155 |
| Registration # | N41973 |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 12,600 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-360-A4M |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 200 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 1A170 |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | -Garmin GNS430W -Garmin GTX335 Transponder -MX170C Nav/Com -King KMA20 Audio Panel -GA35 WAAS Antenna -ACK ELT -Two Sun Visors -Whelen LED Lights -Fiberglass Wingtips -Tow Bar |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | -Two Sun Visors -Whelen LED Lights -Fiberglass Wingtips -Tow Bar |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Fiberglass Wingtips |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2022 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due: 1/2027 ELT Due: 2030 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 28 181 Archer II
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 28 181 Archer II (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 520 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 125 kts · 144 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 870.0 / 925.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The PA-28-181 Archer II seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N41973. More flight tracking ›
