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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,...

Year
1981
Make
Piper
Series
Archer
Model
Archer II
Tail #
N8450D
Serial #
28-8290039

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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

Contact Seller

First Seen: Jun 22, 2026

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