Turnkey, highly upgraded 1983 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II with only 240 hours SMOH. N42982 features an extensive Garmin IFR/TAA panel including dual G5s, GTN 650, GNX 375, GTX 345 and GFC 500 digital autopilot with electric trim.
The Lycoming O-360-A4M was recently overhauled by Pacific Continental Engines and currently has only 240 SMOH. Propeller was overhauled in conjunction with the engine and has approximately 240 SPOH.
Recent maintenance includes a July 2026 annual, new alternator installed August 2026, and completed wing-spar eddy-current inspection/AD compliance.
With a 956-lb useful load, modern Garmin avionics, low-time engine and prop, excellent cosmetics and extensive recent maintenance, this is a truly turnkey Archer equally suited for serious IFR cross-country flying, personal ownership, or TAA/advanced training.
8,333 TT ' 240 SMOH ' 240 SPOH ' 956 LB USEFUL LOAD
Aircraft is located at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), California.
Serious inquiries and pre-purchase inspections welcome.
Avionics / Equipment
EXTENSIVE GARMIN IFR / TAA AVIONICS PACKAGE:
• Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments
• Garmin GTN 650 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM
• Garmin GNX 375 WAAS GPS Navigator
• Garmin GFC 500 Digital Autopilot
• Garmin Electric Auto Trim
• Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder
• Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth Audio Panel
• JPI EDM-730 Engine Monitor
• Backup Vacuum System
• Backup Attitude Indicator
Fully IFR-certified and TAA-equipped.
The GFC 500 with electric trim, dual G5s and Garmin navigation suite make N42982 an exceptionally capable IFR cross-country platform.
Dual GPS navigation capability provides an excellent level of redundancy, while the GTX 345 provides ADS-B In/Out capability and the GMA 345 provides Bluetooth audio connectivity.
This is a turnkey modern Garmin panel without the expense and downtime associated with upgrading a typical legacy Archer.
Airframe
1983 Piper PA-28-181 Archer II
8,333 Hours Total Time
956 lb Useful Load
IFR Certified
Annual Completed July 1, 2026
Recent Wing Spar Eddy Current Inspection Completed
Applicable AD Compliance Current
No Known Damage History
Complete original logbooks available upon request. Extensive subsequent maintenance and aircraft records available for review.
Highly upgraded, well-maintained Archer II with excellent useful load and extensive recent maintenance. Located at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), California.
Engines / Mods / Prop
ENGINE:
Lycoming O-360-A4M
180 HP
240 Hours SMOH
Major Overhaul by Pacific Continental Engines
PROP:
Approximately 240 Hours SPOH
Propeller overhauled in conjunction with engine overhaul
RECENT MAINTENANCE:
New Alternator - August 2026
Annual Completed - July 1, 2026
Wing Spar Eddy Current Inspection - July 2026
Applicable AD Compliance Current
Engine and propeller overhaul documentation available for review.
Only 240 hours since major overhaul makes this an exceptionally low-time powerplant compared with many Archer II's currently on the market.
Interior / Exterior
INTERIOR: 8/10
Clean, comfortable and well-maintained interior. Seats, side panels, carpet and cabin present very well.
EXTERIOR: 7/10
Aircraft presents very well overall with attractive paint and good ramp presence.
956 lb useful load provides excellent loading flexibility for a highly equipped Archer II.
Aircraft has been regularly maintained and presents as a clean, highly upgraded example of the PA-28-181.
Remarks
TURNKEY, HIGHLY UPGRADED 1983 PIPER ARCHER II
240 SMOH • 240 SPOH • GFC 500 + ELECTRIC TRIM • DUAL G5 • GTN 650 • GNX 375 • GTX 345 • 956 LB USEFUL LOAD
N42982 offers a combination that is difficult to find in the current Archer II market: an extremely low-time engine and propeller, extensive Garmin avionics, GFC 500 digital autopilot with electric trim, excellent useful load and extensive recent maintenance.
The Lycoming O-360-A4M has only 240 hours since major overhaul by Pacific Continental Engines. The propeller was overhauled in conjunction with the engine and has approximately 240 hours SPOH.
Recent maintenance includes a July 2026 annual, new alternator installed August 2026, recent wing spar eddy current inspection and applicable AD compliance.
The panel features dual Garmin G5s, GTN 650, GNX 375, GTX 345, GFC 500 with electric trim, GMA 345 and JPI EDM-730.
With a 956 lb useful load, this Archer retains excellent real-world loading capability despite its extensive avionics package.
Ideal for a private owner looking for a capable IFR cross-country aircraft, instrument flying, time building or TAA/advanced training without immediately needing to invest in an engine, autopilot or major avionics upgrade.
Complete original logbooks available upon request. Extensive subsequent maintenance and aircraft records available for review. Engine, propeller, avionics, overhaul and recent maintenance documentation available for review.
Aircraft located at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), California.
Pre-purchase inspections welcome.
ASKING PRICE: $199,900
