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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 N38840 and bearing serial number 28-7790594, is being offered for auction at $150,000 through AIRSPACE AUCTIONS. With a remarkably low total time of 1,098.44 hours on both the airframe and the Lycoming O-360-N4M 180 HP engine since major overhaul, this four-seat, fixed-gear traveler presents an exceptionally clean example of the popular Cherokee 180 evolution. The aircraft is positioned with an annual inspection completed on 11/19/2025 and is located in Bentonville, Arkansas.

The Archer is well equipped for its intended mission as both a forgiving trainer and comfortable cross-country traveler,...

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

GPS

Garmin GI 275 - Dual GI with glide slope and VFR GPS. GNX IFR GPS and ADS-B and out.

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR nav/com. Com is

AP

AutoFlite II - II with altitude hold

Audio

Narco - Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX ADS-B out

ADS-B In

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX ADS-B

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - Dual GI one configured as PFD

MFD

Garmin GI 275 - Dual GI one configured as MFD

Additional Equipment

Flight Instruments

Airspeed Indicator, Attitude Indicator, Altimeter, Turn Coordinator, Heading Indicator, Vertical Speed Indicator

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Red cloth seats and fabric wall liner, tan panel cover and headliner. Excellent condition.
Exterior Notes
White with red stripes on the sides. Excellent condition.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$150,000

Aircraft Location

Rising Star, TX, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jul 16, 2026: $150,000 - trade-a-plane

Jul 14, 2026: $150,000(+$70,000) - barnstormers

Jun 2, 2026: $80,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: May 12, 2026

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$150,000