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1983 Piper Archer IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Los Angeles, CA, USA

This 1983 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II, registration N42982, presents as a turnkey, highly upgraded example with 8,185 hours total time on the airframe and only 129 hours since major overhaul on its Lycoming O-360-A4M engine. The engine was overhauled by Pacific Continental Engines, and the propeller was overhauled in conjunction with the engine and has approximately 129 hours since prop overhaul. Recent maintenance includes a July 2026 annual, a new alternator installed in August 2026, and a completed wing-spar eddy-current inspection with applicable AD compliance current. The listing states no known damage history.

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Year
1983
Make
Piper
Series
Archer
Model
Archer II
Tail #
N42982
Serial #
28-8390050

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
8,185 hrs
Engine 1 Time
129 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
129 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Continuous airframe logbooks from June 1999 (3,335.3 TT) through present. Original Airframe Logbook #1 covering 1983 through June 1999 is unavailable.
Inspection Status
Annual Completed July 1, 2026. Recent Wing Spar Eddy Current Inspection Completed. Applicable AD Compliance Current.

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual Electronic Flight Instruments

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Dual Electronic Flight Instruments

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - GTN WAAS GPS/NAV/COM; GNX WAAS GPS Navigator

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Digital Autopilot; Electric Auto Trim

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Bluetooth Audio Panel

EMS

JPI EDM-730 - JPI Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Backup Vacuum System

Backup Attitude Indicator

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Interior Year
2025
Paint Rating
7/10
Interior Notes
Clean, comfortable and well-maintained interior. Seats, side panels, carpet and cabin present very well.
Exterior Notes
Aircraft presents very well overall with attractive paint and good ramp presence.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A4M
Engine Power
180 HP

Asking Price

$199,900

Aircraft Location

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 4, 2026: $199,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 4, 2026

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Asking Price

$199,900