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1981 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 +6,080 hr vs comps -12.2%
- Engine time +1,355 hr vs comps -10.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +1.2%
- No ADS-B (88% of comps have one) -2.3%
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 | 17,500 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,634 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS430W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-Tec |
| Avionics / ADF | KR87 |
| Avionics / DME | KN62 |
| Annual | January 2027 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Operated by Flight Training Organisation Professionally maintained in very good condition Always hangared when not flying No damage history. Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Aircraft subject to prior sale or removal from the market at any time and without notice.
Modifications
LED Landing, Taxi, Position, Strobelights Fiberglass wing tips Wheel Pants LED External Ligths Brackett Air Filter Liese V76-L Exhaust Silencer
Avionics
Metal Instrument Panel Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel/Marker Beacon Garmin GNS430W NAV/COM/GPS Garmin GNC255A NAV/COM Push To Talk Switch on each Control Yoke Garmin G5 EHSI Garmin G5 EADI King KI208 VOR/LOC Indicator Garmin GTX330 Transponder Mode S Flarm Garrecht TRX-1500A Traffic Awareness and Collision Avoidance System King KN62 DME King KR87 ADF with KI227 Indicator S-Tec 55X + Autopilot with Autotrim, Roll, Pitch and Trim Servos Electric Pitch Trim Kannad ME-406AF ELT Avionics Master Switch Ground Clearance Radio Switch for COM 2 Alternator Warning Light Electronic Tachometer with Hourmeter Alcor Single Probe EGT Digital Hourmeter Analogic Clock
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 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.
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
12th pct$97k · 12th percentile of 8 listings
Airframe time
99th pct17,500 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
99th pct2,634 hours since major overhaul · 99th 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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | ARCHER II |
| Serial Number | 28-8190142 |
| Registration # | HB-PGB |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | Grenchen |
Airframe
| Total Time | 17,500 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,550 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,614 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 50 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-360-A1A |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-15399-36E |
| Engine Horsepower | 180 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 2,634 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2400 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2021 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | SENSENICH |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 1400 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
| Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G5 |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330 |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | S-TEC SYSTEM 55X + AUTOTRIM |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Metal Instrument Panel Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel/Marker Beacon Garmin GNS430W NAV/COM/GPS Garmin GNC255A NAV/COM Push To Talk Switch on each Control Yoke Garmin G5 EHSI Garmin G5 EADI King KI208 VOR/LOC Indicator Garmin GTX330 Transponder Mode S Flarm Garrecht TRX-1500A Traffic Awareness and Collision Avoidance System King KN62 DME King KR87 ADF with KI227 Indicator S-Tec 55X + Autopilot with Autotrim, Roll, Pitch and Trim Servos Electric Pitch Trim Kannad ME-406AF ELT Avionics Master Switch Ground Clearance Radio Switch for COM 2 Alternator Warning Light Electronic Tachometer with Hourmeter Alcor Single Probe EGT Digital Hourmeter Analogic Clock |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Wheel Pants LED External Ligths Brackett Air Filter Liese V76-L Exhaust Silencer |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | LED Landing, Taxi, Position, Strobelights Fiberglass wing tips |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2005 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Wing Spar AD checked ARC valid through January 2027 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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Last flight
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