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1981 PIPER ARCHER II
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable PIPER ARCHER II listings ($139,900), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.8%
- Airframe time -437 hr vs comps +0.9%
- Engine time -197 hr vs comps +0.6%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Market supply: 20 for sale of 2930 FAA-registered +4.3%
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 | 5,730 hrs |
| Engine time | 737 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 327 |
Description
This 1981 Piper Archer II is a perfect trainer aircraft for someone wanting time building, or also a forever aircraft that is ready to upgrade with a panel of your choice! With 5,730 airframe hours, and 737SMOH the Lycoming O-360 is ready to be put to work. The engine has also had a top overhaul done 217 hours ago, ensuring lots of life still left on it. The interior and exterior were refurbished in 2020, and shows very well! August 2025 annual Complete and consecutive logbooks Minor damage history- call for details Useful load- 972lb
Modifications
Dual toe brakes Wingtip strobes One piece windshield upgrade Knots 2u mods
Avionics
Garmin 430W KX 165 NAV COM Garmin GTX 327 Transponder KMA 24 audio panel Bendix King HSI KN 64 DME Century 221 autopilot (inop)
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER ARCHER II lands versus other PIPER ARCHER II listings on fyiAero.
Price
50th pct$125k · 50th percentile of 10 listings
Airframe time
45th pct5,730 hours total (TTAF) · 45th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time
33rd pct737 hours since major overhaul · 33rd percentile of 9 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 | 28-8290051 |
| Registration # | N8454N |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,730 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 737 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 430W KX 165 NAV COM Garmin GTX 327 Transponder KMA 24 audio panel Bendix King HSI KN 64 DME Century 221 autopilot (inop) |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Dual toe brakes Wingtip strobes One piece windshield upgrade Knots 2u mods |
|---|
