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1978 Piper PA28-161Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Clayton, NC, USA

This 1978 Piper PA28-161 has been modified with a 180hp O-360 STC upgrade, effectively transforming it into a Piper Archer in performance. The airframe shows 3,000 total hours, with the Lycoming-factory remanufactured engine at 1,180 hours since major overhaul (2004) and the propeller at just 35 hours since overhaul. The annual inspection is current through May 27, 2026. The seller notes that the wing spar AD has been completed and that the aircraft has no damage history (NDH).

The panel received a significant upgrade in 2026, featuring dual AV-30s, AV-MAG, AV-Link, a Garmin GTN 750, GI 275, GTR 200, GMA 340 audio panel, and a GTX 345 with...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Warrior
Model
PA28-161

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,000 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,180 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
35 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Airframe logs prior to 2014 lost but flight records back to 80's exist.
Inspection Status
Annual current to May 27.

Avionics

PFD

Garmin GI 275

MFD

AV-30 - Dual

GPS

Garmin GTN 750

Comms

Garmin GTR 200

Audio

Garmin GMA 340

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out

AP

Century II - II AP overhauled and working perfectly.

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2015
Interior Notes
New interior 2015.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360
Engine Power
180 HP

Asking Price

$110,000

Aircraft Location

Clayton, NC, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

May 27, 2026: $110,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: May 27, 2026

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$110,000