1978 Piper Archer IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Corry, PA, USA
This 1978 Piper Archer II, registered as N70FG, is a well-maintained and comprehensively upgraded piston single with a total airframe time of 12,479.6 hours. Its 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360 engine has 1,061 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 2,000-hour TBO, and recent maintenance includes new left and right Slick magnetos with less than 10 hours and a new alternator with under 20 hours. The aircraft's annual inspection is complete through January 2026.
The aircraft has undergone a full avionics upgrade completed in January 2025, transforming it into a capable IFR platform. The panel features a Garmin GTN 650Xi WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM,...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR & IFR
- Useful Load
- 975 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 12,140 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,060 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Annual Complete January 24 2026
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GTN 650Xi - GTN (smart button)
PFD
Garmin G5 PFD - Dual Flight Instruments (vacuum system removed)
AP
Garmin GFC 500 - Autopilot with pitch trim and Smart Glide
Comms
Garmin GNC 215 - GNC NAV/COMM with redundant CDI
ADSB
Garmin GTX 335 - GTX Transponder (ADS-B Out)
ADS-B In
Garmin GDL 52 - GDL (SiriusXM Weather ADS-B
Audio
Garmin GMA 340 - GMA audio panel
EMS
Garmin GI 275 - GI engine monitor
Additional Equipment
Ignition System
Slick Magneto - New Left Right (<10 hours)
Electrical System
New Alternator (<20 hours)
Lighting
Whelen LED - LED lighting throughout including landing light
Safety Equipment
Carbon Monoxide detector (panel mounted)
Interior
New carpeting (January 2024)
Clock
Mid-Continent - digital clock with USB-A charging
Power System
Garmin GSB 15 - GSB USB charger
USB Chargers
Dual USB chargers
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Interior features updated carpeting (January 2024) and presents well.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360
Asking Price
$165,000
Aircraft Location
Corry, PA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
May 20, 2026: $165,000 - trade-a-plane
Mar 4, 2026: $165,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$165,000
Aircraft Location
Corry, PA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
May 20, 2026: $165,000 - trade-a-plane
Mar 4, 2026: $165,000 - controller
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- Total Time
- 2,480 hrs
- Engine Time
- 1,185 hrs
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- Total Time
- 3,367 hrs
- Engine Time
- 1,300 hrs
- Prop Time
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- Unspecified
- Useful Load
- 956 lbs
1978 Piper Archer II
- Total Time
- 3,367 hrs
- Engine Time
- 1,300 hrs
- Prop Time
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- Tail #
- Not Listed
- Flight Rules
- Unspecified
- Useful Load
- 956 lbs
1978 Piper Archer II
- Total Time
- 6,605 hrs
- Engine Time
- 1,875 hrs
- Prop Time
- 1,875 hrs
- Tail #
- N2380M
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1979 Piper Archer II
- Total Time
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- 1,955 hrs
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1977 Piper Archer II
- Total Time
- 1,964 hrs
- Engine Time
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- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 1,000 lbs
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Asking Price
$165,000