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1977 PIPER ARCHER II
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Piper ARCHER II listings ($127,450), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time -6,517 hr vs comps +13.0%
- Engine time +266 hr vs comps -2.1%
- Garmin GTN 750 (38% of comps) +6.8%
- Market supply: 11 for sale of 2930 FAA-registered +4.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper ARCHER II |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,903 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,545 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | ASPEN EFD1000 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC 30 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL88 |
Description
Fresh October 2026 Annual Inspection. This 1977 Piper Archer II is the perfect trainer, or cross-country machine! This Archer only has 4903 hours TTAF, and 1545 hours SMOH on the Lycoming O-360. For avionics, this Archer has the Garmin GTN750 and Flight Stream 210 as well. It also has an Aspen EFD1000 Pro PFD, with Garmin GDL88 for ADS-B solutions. This Archer has Factory Air Conditioning, keeping the cabin cool on the hot summer days. The S-TEC 30 autopilot provides smooth flying and operation to make all aspects of flight a breeze! Located in Lexington, KY – KLEX Complete and Consecutive Logs No Damage History AD2020-26-16 Eddy Current Inspection Complied With Useful Load 971.33 lbs. Fresh October 2026 annual inspection
Modifications
Factory Air Conditioning Electronics International USB-6A 6-Port Smart Charger Avionics Master Switch Door Steward Gas Spring Door Assist (Front and Baggage Doors) Dual Toe Brakes Dual Push-to-Talk Switches LED Landing Light Wingtip LED Landing Lights Wingtip Strobes Electric Pitch Trim Rudder Trim Recently Updated Interior (2020)
Avionics
Aspen EFD1000 PRO PFD Garmin GTN750 Touchscreen IFR GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GDL88 ADS-B In & Out Datalink Garmin Flight Stream 210 Garmin GTX327 Transponder Bendix-King KX155 NAV/COM S-TEC 30 Autopilot with ALT Hold PS Engineering PMA8000BT Bluetooth Audio Panel Electronics International CGR30P Engine Monitor Electronics International Digital Volts/Amps Standby Flight Instruments
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper ARCHER II lands versus other Piper ARCHER II listings on fyiAero.
Price
88th pct$170k · 88th percentile of 8 listings
Airframe time
25th pct4,903 hours total (TTAF) · 25th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
62nd pct1,545 hours since major overhaul · 62nd percentile of 8 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | ARCHER II |
| Serial Number | 28-7790553 |
| Registration # | N38434 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,903 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,545 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Aspen EFD1000 PRO PFD Garmin GTN750 Touchscreen IFR GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GDL88 ADS-B In & Out Datalink Garmin Flight Stream 210 Garmin GTX327 Transponder Bendix-King KX155 NAV/COM S-TEC 30 Autopilot with ALT Hold PS Engineering PMA8000BT Bluetooth Audio Panel Electronics International CGR30P Engine Monitor Electronics International Digital Volts/Amps Standby Flight Instruments |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Factory Air Conditioning Electronics International USB-6A 6-Port Smart Charger Avionics Master Switch Door Steward Gas Spring Door Assist (Front and Baggage Doors) Dual Toe Brakes Dual Push-to-Talk Switches LED Landing Light Wingtip LED Landing Lights Wingtip Strobes Electric Pitch Trim Rudder Trim Recently Updated Interior (2020) |
|---|
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.
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Last flight
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