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1973 Piper Challenger (archer)Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Circleville, OH, USA

This 1973 Piper Challenger (Archer), registered as N55127 and based at KCYO in Circleville, Ohio, is a transitional model that pairs the Archer fuselage with the original Hershey-bar wing. The airframe has a total time of 4,330 hours, and the Lycoming 180 HP engine has 2,020 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has a current annual inspection and a useful load of 900 pounds.

Equipped with a well-integrated panel, the avionics include dual Garmin G5s, a GTN 650 GPS, a GFC 500 two-axis autopilot with electric trim, a GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out, a GMA 340 audio panel with a four-place intercom, digital fuel gauges, a digital...

Year
1973
Make
Piper
Series
Challenger
Model
Challenger (archer)
Tail #
N55127

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Useful Load
900 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,330 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,020 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Current Annual

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - GTN GPS

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC 2 Axis Autopilot With Electric Trim

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio With Place Intercom

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder (ADSB In/Out)

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder (ADSB In/Out)

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - 2

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - 2

EMS

Digital Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Speed Modifications

Gap Seals, Wing Root/Flap Hinge Fairings, Wingtips

Engine Heater

Digital Fuel Gauges

Digital Fuel Pressure

Air Conditioning

Factory AC (INOP)

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
7/10
Interior Notes
7/10
Exterior Notes
7/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Power
180 HP

Asking Price

$125,000

Aircraft Location

Circleville, OH, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jul 6, 2026: $125,000 - barnstormers

Jul 1, 2026: $125,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Jun 17, 2026: $130,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Jun 7, 2026

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$125,000