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1978 Piper Archer IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Bucyrus, OH, USA

This 1978 Piper Archer II, offered by Detray Aviation in Bucyrus, Ohio, presents a notably well-equipped example for the market at $179,900, with trades welcomed. The airframe has a total time of 3,650 hours, while the engine is considered very low time with just 95 hours since a major overhaul performed by Michigan Aviation in 2015. The seller states there is no known major damage history, and all logbooks have been retained since new.

The panel is a standout feature, built around a comprehensive Garmin suite that includes a GTN 650Xi, GNS 430W, dual G5 electronic flight instruments, a GTX 345 transponder, Garmin Smart Glide, and a GFC 500...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Archer
Model
Archer II

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Useful Load
966 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,650 hrs
Engine 1 Time
95 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
All logbooks since new
Inspection Status
Annual due July 1, 2027

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650Xi

Comms

Garmin GNS 430W

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual indicators

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Dual indicators

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - transponder

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - autopilot

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Good interior
Exterior Notes
Good paint

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$179,900

Aircraft Location

Bucyrus, OH, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Aug 18, 2026: $179,900 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Aug 18, 2026

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Asking Price

$179,900