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

This 1977 Piper PA-28-181 Archer, registration N38840, presents as an exceptionally clean, low-time example with a total time of just 1,098.44 hours on both the airframe and the Lycoming IO-360-N4M 180 HP engine since major overhaul. The aircraft holds an annual inspection dated 11/19/2025 and is described as one of the nicest PA-28-181 examples on the market. With fixed tricycle landing gear and forgiving flight characteristics, this four-seat, single-engine, all-metal low-wing aircraft serves equally well as a primary trainer or a comfortable, effective cross-country traveler. Featuring a 50-gallon fuel capacity, a useful load of 900-1,130...

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 GNX 375 - GNX IFR GPS and ADS-B and Out

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR Nav/Com, Com DME

AP

Autoflite II - II Autopilot With Altitude Hold

Audio

Narco Audio Panel

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - GI with Glide Slope

MFD

Garmin GI 275 - Dual With Glide Slope

ADSB

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX ADS-B Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX ADS-B

Additional Equipment

ELT

Artex ELT

DME

Narco - DME

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
IO-360-N4M
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich

Asking Price

$150,000

Aircraft Location

Rising Star, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
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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