N2893Z

N2893Z

1979 Piper PA28-181 Archer II

s/n: 28-7990533

Below are the specifications to the 1979 ARCHER II that I purchased in August of 2009. It is loaded with a Garmin 430, 340, 327 and Knots 2U. I wasn’t ready or looking to upgrade from N9526J but the unfortunate incident earlier in the year gave me the opportunity to get a little bit new plane with upgraded avionics. Click on this link or one the pictures to be taken to the gallery with more pictures of N2893Z.

AVIONICS

Audio Panel: Garmin GMA-340
#1 Nav/Com/GPS: Garmin GNS-430
#2 Nav/Com: Collins Digital 251/351
#2 GPS: Garmin 496 w/XM Weather & Radio (linked to 430)
Transponder: Garmin GTX-327
DME: Narco DME 195
Autopilot: Piper Autocontrol IIIB w/GPS/LOC/BC/VOR/HDG Tracking
ELT: Narco ELT 910

OTHER EQUIPMENT

Air Gizmos Garmin 296/396/495/496 Dock w/Tilt Adapter
Alternate Static Air Supply
Astro-Tech LC-2P Yoke-Mounted Digital Clock/Timer
Audio Input Jacks for MP3, CD, or DVD Player
Avionics Cooling Fan
Avionics Master Switches
Bogert Low-Loss Copper Battery Cables
GroundTech Custom Aircraft Cover
Cabin Air Ventilation Fan
Carburetor Temperature Gauge
Electric Trim
Electronics International UBG-16 Engine Monitor
Heated Pitot Blade w/REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT Cover
Hobbs Hourmeter w/Oil Pressure Sensor
Horizon P1000 Digital Tachometer
Improved Soundproofing
Instrument & Radio Backlighting
Knots-2-U Flap Hinge Fairing Kit
Knots-2-U Fuselage Seals
Knots-2-U Flap Seals
Knots-2-U Flap Gap Seals
Knots-2-U Stabilator Gap Seals
Knots-2-U Aileron Gap Seals
Knots-2-U Slimline Tail Strobe Kit w/Aeroflash Strobe
Knots-2-U Wing Root Fairing Kit
New Mid-Continent Turn Coordinator w/Digital Autopilot Output
Shadin Microflo-L Fuel Flowmeter/Totalizer (linked to GNS-430)
The Vacuum Source Low Vacuum Pressure Warning Light
The Vacuum Source Standby Vacuum Supply System V
True Airspeed Indicator
Under-Glareshield Panel Floodlight System w/Dimmer
Whelen Cometflash Wingtip Strobe System
Zaon PCAS MRX Traffic Alert System

EXTERIOR
Custom split base “Chevron White” over “Moondust” with blue and maroon metallic trim with clear-coat. Aircraft regularly washed, waxed and touched up with paint when and where necessary. Shines nicely. Rated 6.5/10.

INTERIOR
Reupholstered 5/91 with blue fabric seats with blue vinyl seatbacks and trim. Front seats covered in custom sheepskin covers.
Rated 7/10.

Engine: Lycoming O-360-A4M
1690 Since Major Overhaul (Penn Yan), 330 Since Top Overhaul (ECI Cylinders)
Compressions: 74/78/76/74
Oil Consumption: 1 quart every 13-15 hours

Annual Inspection Due: 8/2010
Altimeter/Transponder Due: 8/2011
ELT Battery Due: 8/2011

Complete Engine, Propeller, & Airframe Logbooks
All ADs Complied With

Damage History:
Runway overrun during takeoff on 6/9/81 at 770 hours total time. Any damaged areas were replaced, including wings. All repairs detailed in logbooks with FAA Form 337 filed. In the 28 years since the accident, our Archer has flown over 2200 trouble-free hours.

Front windscreen replaced 7/94 and in excellent condition. No scratches, hazing, or cracks. All other windows in similar condition.