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1981 PIPER ARCHER II
Starts from the median asking price of 16 comparable Piper ARCHER II listings ($132,475), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.8%
- Airframe time +8,827 hr vs comps -17.7%
- Engine time +688 hr vs comps -5.5%
- No Modern GPS navigator (50% of comps have one) -2.3%
- No Autopilot (62% of comps have one) -1.1%
- ADS-B (62% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 19 for sale of 2930 FAA-registered +4.4%
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 | 15,076 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,651.3 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GNX 375 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | Garmin GNC 215, Garmin SL30 |
Description
Fresh Aircraft presents this highly capable Garmin-filled panel, ready to go to work for any training mission. If you are working on your PPL, instrument rating or just building time, this aircraft will fulfill any mission. Don’t let the high time fool you, this aircraft has produced a lot of pilots throughout the years. It is very rare that you find such a well-equipped airplane for this low cost. Documents: - N8401T 19JAN26.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040793583&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaSdiv38fIHfrnCh0IYHedVew4Ue77WcM%2ffq22JFqpbTNq3h71lClocwM2t4jEvs278%3d - N8401T 17Aug2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040793581&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaRQ7bAghKatkfP%2bX9LkQaSepMI0FBHeFq4Yta9jxgeNbWtlsw0QE45CucXWvgG3TWY%3d - N8401T 7Aug2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040793580&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaTAFtmBMtkoCECTmTffM8EOpCvCn5GbXMJjFh%2bQ5PCwtLsswViML8FE1nDn7ihxmX8%3d - N8401T Logbook 09052025.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040793579&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaQy%2fozhJu92ACOi94QoGtL%2fZwuAMOmMqw5jVL3Cc9KlojPh4UqgU8Wmn2Y6wUYcvog%3d - N8401T 29June2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040793490&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaRe3N%2fqa8aZz88GBXJbDwHMqapgw%2bK%2bA5Cb2KME7jichezzt6VwWBSVhA%2bIg5f%2flFo%3d - N8401T 23July2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040793480&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaREhxs75Ae2Nj0tvxMDqK2GtsE27Iq%2fS4FJaDj5dujSD%2f%2fKeUTIHm2uMc8F0LeDydk%3d - N8401T 29July2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040793471&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaSJVOaXENRVYmspLhlhRHr1EQXUsEzvjHIjuPPqxD0VJC3XU5q7WhtqblamFNcYcmg%3d - N8401T 25June2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040793464&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaTIpLT6rNW2qPryV%2bBmYCBL2OXYpW4ABS0uuPVxLxlMzZb6y4fQP3gDsOBSsxfK%2ftM%3d
Modifications
Nav/Strobe Lights Landing/Taxi Lights LED Beacon Hobbs Meter Rudder Trim 989 lbs. Useful Load 48 Gallons Fuel Dual Push-to-Talk Dual Brakes Pilot Window Air Scoop Johnson Bar Flaps
Avionics
Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Garmin GNX 375 GPS/ADSB In & Out Garmin GNC 215 Nav/Com 1 w/Glideslope & Localizer Garmin SL 30 Nav/Com 2 w/Glideslope & Localizer Garmin Dual G5’s HSI/AI Charging Ports Garmin 106B OBS/CDI
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
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
19th pct$100k · 19th percentile of 16 listings
Airframe time
99th pct15,076 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 10 listings
Engine time
89th pct1,651 hours since major overhaul · 89th 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.
Documents
General
| Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | ARCHER II |
| Serial Number | 28-8290033 |
| Registration # | N8401T |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 15,076.8 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 989 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 48 gal |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,651.3 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Time | 1651.3 SOH |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Garmin GNX 375 GPS/ADSB In & Out Garmin GNC 215 Nav/Com 1 w/Glideslope & Localizer Garmin SL 30 Nav/Com 2 w/Glideslope & Localizer Garmin Dual G5’s HSI/AI Charging Ports Garmin 106B OBS/CDI |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Nav/Strobe Lights Landing/Taxi Lights LED Beacon Hobbs Meter Rudder Trim 989 lbs. Useful Load 48 Gallons Fuel Dual Push-to-Talk Dual Brakes Pilot Window Air Scoop Johnson Bar Flaps |
|---|
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N8401T 19JAN26.pdf N8401T 17Aug2026.pdf N8401T 7Aug2026.pdf N8401T Logbook 09052025.pdf N8401T 29June2026.pdf N8401T 23July2026.pdf N8401T 29July2026.pdf N8401T 25June2026.pdf |
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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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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