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1978 Piper Archer IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fairfield, NJ, USA

This 1978 Piper Archer II, registration N43812, presents as a well-equipped, low-time example with a fresh annual completed. The airframe has logged 2470 total hours, while the engine has 1185 hours since major overhaul and the Sensenich propeller has 1185 hours since new. The aircraft is based in Fairfield, New Jersey, and is being offered for $139,900.

The panel features a capable IFR suite including a Garmin 430 WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm and a Garmin SL 30 Nav/Comm, both paired with a Garmin 340 audio panel. An STEC 30 autopilot with altitude hold and GPSS steering is installed. The aircraft is ADS-B compliant via a Garmin 327 transponder and...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Archer
Model
Archer II
Tail #
N43812
Serial #
28-7890024

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,480 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,185 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,185 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual 4/2026

Avionics

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - WAAS GPS Nav/Comm/LOC/GS

Comms

Garmin SL 30 - SL Nav/Comm/GS/LOC

AP

S-TEC 30 - STEC Autopilot with Altitude Hold/GPSS Steering (Coupled)

ADSB

Garmin GTX 327 - Transponder ADSB via GDL

MFD

Garmin GPSMAP 496 - GPS Dock Mounted Air Gizmo

Additional Equipment

Intercom

EI Timer - 4 Place Intercom EI with Multi Function Display

Bluetooth

Flight Stream - Bluetooth

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2025
Interior Notes
Very Nice Interior with Beige and Tan seats and side panels. All Glass in Excellent Condition.
Exterior Notes
Brand New Paint by Lancaster Aero. Overall White with Blue and Charcoal Accents.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-320-E2A
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich

Asking Price

$139,900

Aircraft Location

Fairfield, NJ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 28, 2026: $139,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 28, 2026

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Asking Price

$139,900