Piper Archer II, Registration N8210Z

The four passenger Piper Archer II (PA-28-181) is one of the most popular aircraft in its class. It offers great handling characteristics with a good load carrying capacity, cruise speed and interior space. It has a low operating cost due to it being a simple aircraft (fixed gear and fixed-pitch propeller), yet carries more than some retractable singles and cruises within a few knots of aircraft with larger engines and retractable gear.

The Archer II has a 180 Hp engine which yields a cruise of about 125 knots (144 mph) on less than 10 gph.

The Archer II is great for everything from a local scenic flight to serious cross country flying in instrument conditions and instrument flight training. It is not often used as a primary trainer.

Equipment:  

• Autopilot with altitude hold, heading hold, VOR Nav, ILS or Loran tracking options
• Dual Collins digital Nav-Comms and glideslope
• Flybuddy LORAN
• DME (Distance Measuring Equipment)
• HSI (Horizontal Situation Indicator)
• Backup vacuum (electric driven vacuum pump)
• Transponder/Mode C
• ADF
• Audio Panel
• Portable GPS
• 4-place intercom and four headsets

The Archer II also features bucket reclining rear seats that can be easily and individually removed, opening up a cargo area large enough for bicycles or snow skiis.