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

This 1978 Piper Archer II, registered as N2097M, presents as a well-equipped and maintained aircraft with 3,650 hours total time on the airframe. Its engine has a very low 95 hours since a major overhaul performed by Michigan Aviation in 2015. The aircraft is described as having complete logbooks since new and no known major damage history, though several skins were replaced years ago. It has a useful load of 961 pounds, with its next annual inspection due August 1, 2026, and IFR certification due in July 2027.

The aircraft is outfitted with a comprehensive Garmin IFR panel, including a GTN650Xi and a GNS430WAAS GPS/COM units, a GMA340...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
PA-28 Cherokee Archer
Model
Archer II
Tail #
N2097M
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
961 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,650 hrs
Engine 1 Time
95 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logbooks Since New
Inspection Status
Annual Due August 1, 2026 And IFR Certification Due July 2027

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650Xi - GTN GPS/COM, GNS WAAS GPS/COM

Comms

Garmin GTN 650Xi - GTN GPS/COM, GNS WAAS GPS/COM

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Autopilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel

PFD

Garmin G5 - Attitude Indicator

MFD

Garmin G5 - HSI

Weather

WX900 - Stormscope

Traffic

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

Additional Equipment

DME

King KN64 - Digital DME

Wheel Fairings

Intercom

Four Place Intercom

Avionics Master Switch

Ground Vent Fan

Brakes

Dual Toe Brakes

Compass

Vertical Card Compass

Trim

Electric Trim

Engine Heater

Reiff - Engine Heater

External Power Plug

Pitot Tube

Heated Pitot Tube

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Red Cloth And Black Vinyl Seats With Coordinating Side Panels And Black Carpeting. In Above Average Condition.
Exterior Notes
Allover White With Dark Red And Black Accent. Hangared. Has Been Refurbished. Overall In Good Condition With Minor Wear In Highly Exposed Areas.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$169,900

Aircraft Location

Bucyrus, OH, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 13, 2026: $169,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Mar 13, 2026

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