1981 Piper Archer IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Louisburg, NC, USA
This 1981 Piper Archer II, registration N8450D, is presented as a turn-key IFR platform with a fresh annual inspection currently being completed at KRWI. The airframe has 7,700 total hours, while the Lycoming O-360-A4M has 1,050 hours since major overhaul, and the McCauley propeller has 490 hours since overhaul. The seller states there are no previous accidents, and the logbooks are complete and consecutive since new.
The aircraft features a comprehensively upgraded Garmin panel built for serious instrument flying, including dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments, a Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with electric trim and envelope protection,...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 7,700 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,050 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 490 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Complete, consecutive logbooks since new. Digital scans available upon request.
- Inspection Status
- Currently undergoing an annual inspection at KRWI - will be delivered with a fresh annual. IFR certification due May 2027.
Avionics
PFD
Garmin G5 PFD - Dual Electronic Flight Instruments. TAS, Wind and Outside Temp indication.
MFD
Garmin G5 MFD - Dual Electronic Flight Instruments. TAS, Wind and Outside Temp indication.
AP
Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Autopilot with electric trim (fully coupled). ESP
GPS
Garmin GNC 355 - GNC GPS/Comm (WAAS LPV approach capable)
Comms
Garmin GNC 255 - GNC Nav/Comm
Weather
Garmin Aera 760 - GPS seamlessly built right into the panel. Hard Wired. Flite Charts. Connect multiple iPads simultaneously to the transponder to stream real-time ADS-B traffic and weather.
Traffic
Connect multiple iPads simultaneously to the transponder to stream real-time ADS-B traffic and weather.
ADS-B In
Garmin GNX 345 - GNX ADS-B In/Out Transponder.
ADSB
Garmin GNX 345 - GNX ADS-B In/Out Transponder.
Audio
Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel. Bluetooth capable.
EMS
JPI EDM - JPI EDM with fuel flow.
Additional Equipment
Ignition System
SureFly EIS - Electronic Ignition System (EIS) for easier starts, smoother running, and improved fuel efficiency.
Speed Modifications
Knots 2U Gap Seal Kit - installed for optimized cruise performance and efficiency.
Lighting
LED Lights - LED Landing, Navigation and Beacon
Covers
Bruce's Custom Covers - Two premium protect the airframe and tail cover, one new tire and tube.
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2026
- Paint Year
- 1981
- Interior Notes
- New: Light Cream, beautiful, freshly updated interior. Clean, comfortable, and modern. Airtex interior.
- Exterior Notes
- Good condition original paint that still shows well. All window glass in excellent condition.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360-A4M
- Propeller Model
- McCauley Prop
Asking Price
$167,500
Aircraft Location
Louisburg, NC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 22, 2026: $167,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$167,500
Aircraft Location
Louisburg, NC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 22, 2026: $167,500 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$167,500