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1978 PIPER ARCHER II
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER ARCHER II |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 12,472 hrs |
| Engine time | 1070 SMOH |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description A well equipped Archer II features a new set of avionics including a Garmin Garmin GTN 650XI WAAS, GFC-500 Autopilot with "Safe Glide", EFIS Garmin and dual G5 Flight Instruments for excellent situational awareness.. ADS-B 'OUT' compliant. Great for IFR training or with a big 980+ lb Useful Load, a comfortable and safe cross-country cruising machine. IFR New panel, dual G5s, GTN 650Xi, and GFC-500 autopilot. Vacuum system removed. Custom aluminum powder-coated instrument panel with LCD backlighting. Digital fuel senders installed. Annual Complete January 2026 Well-maintained aircraft with updated avionics suite and modernized panel. Aircraft presents well and is configured for IFR operations with excellent utility and reliability.
Modifications
O360
Avionics
Garmin GTN 650Xi WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM Dual Garmin G5 Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot with pitch trim and Smart Glide Garmin GNC 215 NAV/COMM with redundant CDI Garmin GTX 335 Transponder (ADS-B Out) Garmin GDL 52 USB charger
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER ARCHER II lands versus other PIPER ARCHER II listings on fyiAero.
Price
67th pct$158k · 67th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
90th pct12,472 hours total (TTAF) · 90th percentile of 10 listings
Engine time
62nd pct1,070 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.
