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1977 Piper PA-28-181 ArcherSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Rising Star, TX, USA

This 1977 Piper PA-28-181 Archer, registered as N38840 and bearing serial number 28-7790594, is being offered for sale via auction through AirSpace Auctions, with bidding running from June 3-10, 2026, starting at $80,000 with a 6% buyer premium. The airframe has logged a total time of 1,098.44 hours, which also represents the time since major overhaul on its Lycoming IO-360-N4M 180 horsepower engine (serial L-23552-36A). The aircraft was most recently annualed on November 19, 2025. Its Sensenich propeller carries serial number 17052K.

Presented as one of the nicest PA-28-181 examples on the market, this Archer offers forgiving, comfortable...

Year
1977
Make
Piper
Series
Archer
Model
PA-28-181 Archer
Tail #
N38840
Serial #
28-7790594

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
900-1130 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,098.44 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,098.44 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Annual 11/19/2025

Avionics

Comms

Narco MK 120 - MK TSO

Audio

Narco CP 136 - CP TSO

Additional Equipment

ELT

Artex - ELT

Digital HSI

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Great condition
Exterior Notes
Great condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-360-N4M
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich

Asking Price

$80,000

Aircraft Location

Rising Star, TX, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jun 2, 2026: $80,000 - barnstormers

May 13, 2026: Call for Price - trade-a-plane

May 12, 2026: Call for Price - barnstormers

Contact Seller

First Seen: May 12, 2026

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Asking Price

$80,000