1983 PIPER ARCHER II
Starts from the median asking price of 12 comparable Piper ARCHER II listings ($147,401), then adjusts for:
- Year +4 vs comparable listings +6.0%
- Airframe time +211 hr vs comps -0.4%
- Engine time -773 hr vs comps +6.2%
- Garmin GTN 650 (50% of comps) +5.6%
- ADS-B (67% of comps) +0.9%
- Market supply: 15 for sale of 2939 FAA-registered +4.6%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Piper ARCHER II |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 8,333 hrs |
| Engine time | 240 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Turnkey, highly upgraded 1983 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II with only 240 hours SMOH. N42982 features an extensive Garmin IFR/TAA panel including dual G5s, GTN 650, GNX 375, GTX 345 and GFC 500 digital autopilot with electric trim. The Lycoming O-360-A4M was recently overhauled by Pacific Continental Engines and currently has only 240 SMOH. Propeller was overhauled in conjunction with the engine and has approximately 240 SPOH. Recent maintenance includes a July 2026 annual, new alternator installed August 2026, and completed wing-spar eddy-current inspection/AD compliance. With a 956-lb useful load, modern Garmin avionics, low-time engine and prop, excellent cosmetics and extensive recent maintenance, this is a truly turnkey Archer equally suited for serious IFR cross-country flying, personal ownership, or TAA/advanced training. 8,333 TT ' 240 SMOH ' 240 SPOH ' 956 LB USEFUL LOAD Aircraft is located at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), California. Serious inquiries and pre-purchase inspections welcome. TURNKEY, HIGHLY UPGRADED 1983 PIPER ARCHER II 240 SMOH • 240 SPOH • GFC 500 + ELECTRIC TRIM • DUAL G5 • GTN 650 • GNX 375 • GTX 345 • 956 LB USEFUL LOAD N42982 offers a combination that is difficult to find in the current Archer II market: an extremely low-time engine and propeller, extensive Garmin avionics, GFC 500 digital autopilot with electric trim, excellent useful load and extensive recent maintenance. The Lycoming O-360-A4M has only 240 hours since major overhaul by Pacific Continental Engines. The propeller was overhauled in conjunction with the engine and has approximately 240 hours SPOH. Recent maintenance includes a July 2026 annual, new alternator installed August 2026, recent wing spar eddy current inspection and applicable AD compliance. The panel features dual Garmin G5s, GTN 650, GNX 375, GTX 345, GFC 500 with electric trim, GMA 345 and JPI EDM-730. With a 956 lb useful load, this Archer retains excellent real-world loading capability despite its extensive avionics package. Ideal for a private owner looking for a capable IFR cross-country aircraft, instrument flying, time building or TAA/advanced training without immediately needing to invest in an engine, autopilot or major avionics upgrade. Complete original logbooks available upon request. Extensive subsequent maintenance and aircraft records available for review. Engine, propeller, avionics, overhaul and recent maintenance documentation available for review. Aircraft located at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), California. Pre-purchase inspections welcome. ASKING PRICE: $199,900 1983 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II 8,333 Hours Total Time 956 lb Useful Load IFR Certified Annual Completed July 1, 2026 Recent Wing Spar Eddy Current Inspection Completed Applicable AD Compliance Current No Known Damage History Complete original logbooks available upon request. Extensive subsequent maintenance and aircraft records available for review. Highly upgraded, well-maintained Archer II with excellent useful load and extensive recent maintenance. Located at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), California.
Modifications
ENGINE: Lycoming O-360-A4M 180 HP 240 Hours SMOH Major Overhaul by Pacific Continental Engines PROP: Approximately 240 Hours SPOH Propeller overhauled in conjunction with engine overhaul RECENT MAINTENANCE: New Alternator - August 2026 Annual Completed - July 1, 2026 Wing Spar Eddy Current Inspection - July 2026 Applicable AD Compliance Current Engine and propeller overhaul documentation available for review. Only 240 hours since major overhaul makes this an exceptionally low-time powerplant compared with many Archer II's currently on the market.
Avionics
EXTENSIVE GARMIN IFR / TAA AVIONICS PACKAGE: • Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments • Garmin GTN 650 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM • Garmin GNX 375 WAAS GPS Navigator • Garmin GFC 500 Digital Autopilot • Garmin Electric Auto Trim • Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder • Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth Audio Panel • JPI EDM-730 Engine Monitor • Backup Vacuum System • Backup Attitude Indicator Fully IFR-certified and TAA-equipped. The GFC 500 with electric trim, dual G5s and Garmin navigation suite make N42982 an exceptionally capable IFR cross-country platform. Dual GPS navigation capability provides an excellent level of redundancy, while the GTX 345 provides ADS-B In/Out capability and the GMA 345 provides Bluetooth audio connectivity. This is a turnkey modern Garmin panel without the expense and downtime associated with upgrading a typical legacy Archer.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper ARCHER II lands versus other Piper ARCHER II listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$200k · 99th percentile of 12 listings
Airframe time
62nd pct8,333 hours total (TTAF) · 62nd percentile of 13 listings
Engine time
17th pct240 hours since major overhaul · 17th percentile of 12 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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