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

This 1978 Piper Archer II, registration N43812, presents a well-equipped example with notably low total time. The airframe has logged just 2,479 hours since new, and the engine is at 1,145 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft benefits from a fresh annual completed in April 2026 and a brand-new paint job by Lancaster Aero, valued at $30,000, finished in 2026 with overall white and blue and charcoal accents. The interior is described as very nice, with beige and tan seats and side panels, and all glass is reported in good condition.

The avionics suite reflects a thoughtful panel upgrade. It includes a Garmin G430 WAAS GPS navigator, a...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
PA-28 Cherokee
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
2,479 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,145 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual 4/2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPSMAP 496 - GPS Dock Mounted Air Gizmo

Comms

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

AP

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

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 327 - Transponder ADSB via GDL

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 327 - Transponder ADSB via GDL

Additional Equipment

Intercom

Electronics International EI Timer - 4 Place Intercom EI with Multi Function Display

Bluetooth

Flight Stream - Bluetooth

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2026
Interior Notes
Very Nice Interior with Beige and Tan seats and side panels. All Glass in good Condition.
Exterior Notes
Beautiful New Paint by Lancaster Aero. Overall White with Blue and Charcoal Accents.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-320

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