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1978 Piper ARCHER II
Starts from the median asking price of 16 comparable Piper ARCHER II listings ($132,475), then adjusts for:
- Year +0 vs comparable listings -0.8%
- Garmin GTN 650 (31% of comps) +4.9%
- Autopilot (62% of comps) +0.7%
- No ADS-B (62% of comps have one) -1.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper ARCHER II |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Airframe time | — |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GTN650Xi, GNS430W |
Description
1978 PIPER ARCHER II Ultra well-equipped Archer II with low total time of 3650 hours, very low engine time of 95 hours since major overhaul (Michigan Aviation 2015), very clean cosmetics, all logbooks since new, no known major damage history, and great Garmin panel featuring a GTN650Xi, GNS430W, dual G5 indicators, Garmin GTX345 transponder, Garmin Smart Glide and Garmin GFC500 autopilot! Good paint and interior, annual due July 1, 2027 and useful load of 966 pounds!
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
88th pct$180k · 88th percentile of 16 listings
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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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