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1978 Piper Archer IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada

This 1978 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II presents as a well-maintained example with 3,367 total airframe hours and a mid-time Lycoming O-360-A4M engine showing 1,300 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) with a 2,000-hour TBO remaining. The fixed-pitch propeller has also undergone a major overhaul. Recent maintenance includes a fresh annual inspection, and the aircraft has been consistently hangared throughout its life. Compression readings are strong at 71, 74, 68, and 72 across all cylinders.

The aircraft features a functional avionics suite including a KMA 20 audio panel, KX 155 NAV/COMM, KT 76A transponder, and a Garmin 150 GPS for navigation....

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Archer
Model
Archer II
Tail #
Not Listed
Serial #
28-7990181

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Useful Load
956 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,367 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,300 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual

Avionics

Audio

KMA 20 - KMA Audio Panel

Comms

KX 155 - KX NAV/COM

GPS

Garmin 150 - GPS

EMS

EGT/CHT

ADSB

KT 76A - KT XPONDER

Additional Equipment

Wheel Pants

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

ELT

Artex 406 - ELT

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8.5/10
Paint Rating
8.5/10
Interior Notes
Beige Tweed
Exterior Notes
White with Orange and Black Stripes

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-360-A4M
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Fix Pitch

Asking Price

$119,000

Aircraft Location

Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 2, 2025: $119,000 - trade-a-plane

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Asking Price

$119,000