Piper Aircraft
Archer LX
The Piper Archer LX is a four-seat, low-wing, fixed-gear trainer and personal aircraft powered by a Lycoming IO-360-B4A producing 180 hp. It represents the latest iteration of the legendary Piper Cherokee lineage and is equipped with the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, making it a modern and capable IFR platform for flight training and personal travel. The Archer LX is widely operated by flight academies across North America and Europe.
- Modern Garmin G1000 NXi avionics
- Low-wing trainer with roomy four-seat cabin
- Lycoming IO-360-B4A 180 hp engine
- Preferred by professional flight academies worldwide
- IFR certified for instrument training
- Simple fixed-gear undercarriage
Archer LX key specifications
- Range
- 522 nm
- Cruise speed
- 128 kts
- Passengers
- up to 4
- Max take-off weight
- 2,558 lb
- Engines
- 1 × Piston
About the Archer LX
The Piper Aircraft Archer LX is a training aircraft from the Cherokee/Archer Series family that entered service in 2017 and is a current-generation design. Developed in the United States, it is built for flight training and time-building.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 522 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 128 knots. It seats up to 4 passengers and is powered by 1 Lycoming IO-360-B4A engine.
Its 522 nm range makes it well matched to short-haul hops and local operations. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight.
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