1975 Piper ArcherSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1975 Piper PA-28-180 Archer (N558SM) presents a well-maintained example with 5,756 hours on the airframe and a 1,781-hour engine that was last overhauled by Lycoming in December 2000. The aircraft has no damage history and features a 1,241-hour propeller overhauled in 2006, with strong cylinder compressions (all above 76/80) and a recently replaced #1 cylinder. A recent extensive annual exceeding $16,000 addressed numerous airframe components including control surface bearings, aileron hinges, trim system updates, and cabin door hardware, along with new interior panels and harnesses.

The avionics suite is IFR-capable with a Garmin GNS430 GPS/Nav/Com paired with a GI-106A CDI, King KX155 Nav/Com, Century IIIB autopilot (recently serviced), and ADS-B Out via a uAvionix Tail Beacon. The panel also includes a JPI EDM-700 with fuel flow monitoring and updated instruments. The interior remains in good original condition with recent window replacements, while the exterior paint shows some sun fading. With a useful load of 914 lbs and logbooks complete from day one, this Archer has proven its reliability on cross-country flights and is ready for training, time-building, or personal travel. The aircraft is currently based at KFUL (Fullerton, CA).