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1978 Piper Archer IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Kissimmee, FL, USA

This 1978 Piper Archer II, registered as N70FG, presents as a well-equipped IFR platform with a fresh annual inspection completed in January 2026. With 12,472 total hours on the airframe and the Lycoming O-360 engine having 1,070 hours since major overhaul, the aircraft offers a substantial 980+ pound useful load, making it suited for both IFR training and cross-country travel.

The aircraft's highlight is its modernized avionics suite, featuring a Garmin GTN 650Xi WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM, a Garmin GFC-500 autopilot with Smart Glide capability, dual Garmin G5 flight instruments, and a Garmin GNC 215 NAV/COMM with redundant CDI. The panel...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Archer
Model
Archer II
Tail #
N70FG
Serial #
28-7890410

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
980 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
12,472 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,070 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Annual complete January 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650Xi - GTN WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM

Comms

Garmin GNC 215 - GNC NAV/COMM with redundant CDI

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - Autopilot with pitch trim and Smart Glide

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Dual

ADSB

Garmin GTX 335 - GTX Transponder (ADS-B Out)

Additional Equipment

USB Charger

Garmin GDL 52 - GDL USB charger

Instrument Panel

Custom aluminum powder-coated instrument panel with LCD backlighting

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Jan 2024

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O360

Asking Price

$153,000

Aircraft Location

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 16, 2026: $153,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Jul 31, 2026: $158,000(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane

May 28, 2026: $160,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Mar 4, 2026

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Asking Price

$153,000