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1985 Piper PA28-181 Archer IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Eden Prairie, MN, USA

This 1985 Piper Archer II, registration N4389V (serial number 28-8590028), is offered for sale at $125,000 out of Colorado Springs, Colorado, where it is based at Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS). The airframe shows 13,193 hours total time, and it is equipped for IFR flight. The wing spar AD (2020-26-16) has been complied with via eddy current inspection, the most recent annual inspection was dated 2026-8-14, and the last IFR certification was 2026-4-24. The ELT battery is due 2032-3.

The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4M engine with 836 hours since major overhaul, turning a McCauley 1A170BMS7660 propeller with 2,590.1...

Year
1985
Make
Piper
Series
Archer
Model
PA28-181 Archer II
Tail #
N4389V
Serial #
28-8590028

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
13,193 hrs
Engine 1 Time
836 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
2,590.1 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection 2026-8, IFR Cert 2026-4. Last Annual Inspection: 2026-8-14. Last IFR Certification: 2026-4-24. Wing Spar AD 2020-26-16 complied with via eddy current inspection.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNX 375 - GPS/Transponder (ADS-B In/Out); to HSI w/GS; w/GS

Comms

Bendix-King KX155 - to HSI w/GS, w/GS

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Auto Pilot

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - GI Electronic Attitude Indicator

MFD

Garmin GI 275 - HSI w/Battery backup

EMS

MCICO MD93 - MCICO Digital Clock/USB Charger

Audio

KMA 24 - Audio w/MB

ADSB

Garmin GNX 375 - GPS/Xpndr (ADS-B In/Out)

ADS-B In

Garmin GNX 375 - GPS/Xpndr (ADS-B In/Out)

Additional Equipment

Fuel Gauge

Aerospace Logic Digital Fuel Gauge

Fuel Senders

Cies Fuel Senders - Custom calibrated

Oil Filter

Challenger cleanable oil filter

Engine Pre-heater

Reiff Engine Pre-heater

Intercom

SPA 400 - SPA Intercom

Electric Trim

Clock

Mid-Continent CH93 - digital clock w/dual USB-A ports

Panel Mount

RAM Panel Mount - RAM (co-pilot)

Yoke Mount

RAM Yoke Mount - RAM (pilot)

Avionics Master

Wheel Pants

Ground Power Plug

Battery Minder

ELT

ELT battery due: 2032-3

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8.5/10
Paint Rating
6/10
Interior Notes
Seating for 4 with seats finished in two tone (blue and tan) vinyl. In excellent condition.
Exterior Notes
Overall White with red and blue accent striping.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A4M
Propeller Model
McCauley 1A170BMS7660

Asking Price

$125,000

Aircraft Location

Eden Prairie, MN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Nov 13, 2026: $125,000 - barnstormers

Nov 13, 2026: $125,000(+$6,000) - trade-a-plane

Jul 1, 2025: $119,000 - trade-a-plane

+2 more price changes

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First Seen: Jun 20, 2025

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Asking Price

$125,000