Piper Archer
P28APiston SingleEstimateThe Piper Archer (PA-28-181) is the four-seat piston single with a 180 hp Lycoming, built since 1976 (Archer II) and sold today as the Archer TX, alongside the Archer DX, which uses the 155 hp Continental CD-155 diesel.
Know what it really costs to operate
Full operating cost, variable vs fixed mix and a line by line breakdown: the math that decides the purchase.
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These figures are estimates calculated by the Jet Tracker algorithm with editable assumptions and may contain errors: they are not a firm quote or an appraisal. Confirm with a broker, operator or appraiser before closing a deal.
Frequently asked questions about the cost
How much does it cost to operate the Piper Archer per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 259 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 154 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves, fees) plus US$ 20,968 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance, training).
How much does it cost per year to keep the Piper Archer flying 200 hours?
About US$ 51,768 per year (roughly R$ 285,657 at today's exchange rate), of which 59% is variable cost (depends on hours flown) and 41% is fixed cost (exists even with the aircraft parked).
How much fuel does the Piper Archer burn per hour, in cost?
About US$ 71 per flight hour, at the US$ 6.80 per gallon used in this simulation (reference price, not today's quote). Fuel is usually the largest variable cost item.
How much does the Piper Archer cost per nautical mile?
About US$ 2.02 per nautical mile, at a cruise speed of 128 kt. It is the right metric to compare aircraft of different speeds on the same route.
What is the difference between variable and fixed cost?
Variable cost only exists when the aircraft flies: fuel, engine program, hourly maintenance reserves and landing fees. Fixed cost exists even with the aircraft in the hangar: crew, hangarage, insurance, training and subscriptions. That is why total cost per hour falls the more hours per year the aircraft flies.
Estimates from the Jet Tracker cost engine under the assumptions shown in the calculator. They do not replace a quote from an operator, MRO or insurer.