1 / 24 · 🔍 click to zoom
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 +944 hr vs comps -1.9%
- Engine time -1,105 hr vs comps +8.8%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (12% of comps) +9.5%
- 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 | 12,364 hrs |
| Engine time | 174 SFRM |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Garmin GDU 460, GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
Description
Full Garmin glass panel (G3X, GTN 750Xi, GFC 500) | Lycoming factory-rebuilt engine, 174 SFRM | 2021 paint, interior, engine In 2021 this Archer II got a zero-time Lycoming factory engine, an overhauled prop, new paint, a new interior and a complete Garmin panel with the GFC 500 autopilot. The wing spar AD has been complied with by eddy current inspection with no cracks found. It has had annual inspections every year by the same IA since 2020, and the logs are complete from new. Airframe: Total time: 12,364 hrs (at annual, 3/2/2026) Annual completed 3/2026, next due 3/2027 Pitot-static and transponder checks (91.411 / 91.413) done 3/2026, next due 4/2028 AD 2020-26-16 (wing spar): eddy current inspection 3/2021 found no cracks, and new spar attach bolts were installed Stabilator bearings and hardware replaced; all three struts overhauled 3/2026 Both fuel tank senders replaced; new fuel drain valves LED landing light and Avion Research control wheels Engine: Lycoming O-360-A4M, 180 hp Zero-time Lycoming factory rebuild with new-limits parts and a new zero-time logbook (7/2021) 174 hrs since new logbook New carburetor, magnetos and harness from Lycoming New forward exhaust muffler Latest compressions: 73 / 75 / 78 / 75 Propeller: Sensenich 76EM8S5-0-62 174 hrs since overhaul (installed 8/2021) Avionics (installed 9/2021): Garmin G3X Touch (GDU 460) with full EIS engine monitoring and fuel flow Garmin GTN 750Xi GPS/NAV/COM, WAAS Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot (servos overhauled 12/2023) Garmin GI 275 standby instrument Garmin GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out Garmin GMA 345 audio panel with Bluetooth Artex ELT 345 406 MHz Bose LEMO jacks, three Garmin USB ports, MD93 digital clock/USB Exterior: 10/10. Complete paint, 2021. [Colors / scheme] Interior: 10/10. Completely redone, 2021. [Seat material and color, headliner, carpet, side panels]
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
Checking FAA service difficulty reports…
Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
Checking airworthiness directives…
How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper ARCHER II lands versus other Piper ARCHER II listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$180k · 99th percentile of 8 listings
Airframe time
62nd pct12,364 hours total (TTAF) · 62nd percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
12th pct174 hours since factory reman · 12th 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 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N8395H |
| Based at | X05 |
Airframe
| Total Time | 12,364 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 174 SFRM |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | 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
Still-air range ring — type an aircraft to change it. Compare aircraft on the Range tool ›
Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N8395H. More flight tracking ›
Similar aircraft from Piper & Single-Engine Piston
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
