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1997 PIPER ARCHER III
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Piper ARCHER III listings ($209,950), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time -787 hr vs comps +1.6%
- Engine time -787 hr vs comps +6.3%
- Garmin GTN 750 (12% of comps) +9.5%
- Autopilot (50% of comps) +0.9%
- 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 III |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,050 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,050 SNEW |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA35C |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
Description
1997 Piper Archer III SN 2843104 - Full logs available upon request to serious buyers. Engine Lycoming O-360-A4M S/N L-35332-36A Sensenich Propeller 76EMA514-0-62 SN 31498K Last Annual Inspection Feb 2026 Near-perfect Piper Archer III for sale. Immaculate in every way – just gas-up and go. No damage history, no stories, all logs available since new. Tastefully upgraded to Garmin Avionics giving it solid hard-IFR capability. Low-cost insurance and a joy to fly. IFR FAR 91.411 / 91.413 pitot-static/altimeter certified 3/11/2025 Airframe / Engine 1050 hours TTSN - Garmin GTN750 WAAS (Telligence enabled) - Garmin GMA-35C Remote Audio Panel (w/ BT wireless music streaming) - Garmin G5s (PFD/HSI) - Garmin GTX-345 (w/ Connext for real-time ADS-B traffic display over ForeFlight) - Garmin GFC500 Autopilot with ESP (3-servos install; pitch, roll & auto-trim) - Garmin GAD13 (OAT/TAS, Winds Aloft/X-winds projection onto GTN750 / G5s) - Garmin Flight Stream 510 (Wireless DB updates / two-way FP transfers) - Garmin Avionics upgraded to LPM (Lighting Strike Protection Modules) - Garmin USB charging ports x2 - King KX 155A Nav/Com with glideslope - All LEDs – landing, nav, strobe and instruments - Electronic SureFly Ignition (left Mag) and recent overhauled right Mag - New Michelin Air tires and brake pads replaced at Feb 2026 Annual *Hours subject to change as aircraft is still actively being flown
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper ARCHER III lands versus other Piper ARCHER III listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$325k · 99th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
10th pct1,050 hours total (TTAF) · 10th percentile of 10 listings
Engine time
11th pct1,050 hours since new · 11th 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 | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | ARCHER III |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N1597B |
| Based at | KGAI |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,050 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,050 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 750 |
|---|---|
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
Range from base
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Last flight
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