Piper Archer PA-28-181 Parts Catalog 1976-1994 Archer II Archer III Illustrated PDF

Description

Piper Archer PA-28-181 Parts Catalog — 1976-1994 Archer II & Archer III

This is the complete Piper Aircraft Corporation illustrated parts catalog for the PA-28-181 Archer II and Archer III. Published by Piper Technical Publications and reissued September 15, 1994, this 444-page document provides part numbers, nomenclature, quantities required, serial number effectivity, and exploded-view illustrations for every major system on the aircraft. Whether you are restoring an early 1976 Archer II or maintaining a 1994 Archer III, this catalog gives you the precise Piper part number you need to order correctly the first time.

File Details

• Manual Type: Illustrated Airplane Parts Catalog
• Brand / Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft Corporation
• Models Covered: PA-28-181 Archer II, PA-28-181 Archer III
• Document Number: 761 678
• Edition / Revision: Reissued September 15, 1994
• Language: English
• Page Count: 444
• File Format: PDF

Chapters Covered

The catalog is divided into thirteen major sections, each containing an illustration and a corresponding parts listing:

• Section I — Wing Group: Wing Installation, Wing Leading Edge Assembly, Wing Trailing Edge Assembly, Aileron Assembly, Flap Assembly
• Section II — Fuselage Group: Fuselage Assembly Complete, Upper Forward Cockpit, Upper Center Cockpit, Lower Forward Cockpit, Lower Aft Cockpit, Aft Section, Cabin and Baggage Door Installations, Fuselage Enclosure
• Section III — Tail Surfaces Group: Tail Surfaces Installation, Stabilator Assembly, Fin Assembly, Rudder Assembly
• Section IV — Landing Gear Group: Nose Gear Installation, Nose Gear Strut Assembly, Nose Wheel Assembly (Cleveland and McCauley), Main Gear Installation, Main Wheel Assembly, Brake Assembly, Wheel Fairing Installations, Main Landing Gear Strut Fairing, Hand Brake, Toe Brake, Toe Brake Master Cylinder
• Section V — Cabin Equipment Group: Cockpit Finishing, Window Curtains, Interior Panels, Carpet, Seats, Vertically Adjustable Front Seat, Lumbar Installation
• Section VI — Instruments Group: Instrument Panel Installation, Vacuum System, Auxiliary Vacuum System, Pitot Static System
• Section VII — Power Plant Group: Power Plant Installation, Engine Exhaust System, Engine Baffle, Engine Cowl, Engine Controls
• Section VIII — Fuel System Group: Fuel System Installation, Forward Fuel System, Aft Fuel System, Fuel Tank Assembly
• Section IX — Control System Group: Control System Installation, Flap Control, Stabilator Trim, Rudder Trim Mechanism, Control Wheel, Rudder Pedal
• Section X — Environmental Group: Cabin Heat and Defroster, Fresh Air Ventilation, Air Conditioning Compressor and Refrigerant Lines, Air Conditioning Duct and Evaporator, Air Conditioning Condenser
• Section XI — Electrical System Group: Electrical System Installation, Instrument Panel Electrical, Overhead Switch Panel, Air Conditioning Electrical, Battery Installation, External Power Supply, Auxiliary Power Receptacle, Alternator Assembly (Chrysler and Prestolite), Strobe Lights
• Section XII — Electronics Group: Electric Trim, AutoFlite II, AutoControl IIIB, Century 21 AutoPilot, King KAP 100/150 AutoPilot, Piper Automatic Locator (ELT) Installations, Encoder Installation, Radio and Antenna Systems, Audio Selector, Avionics Cooling
• Section XIII — Miscellaneous Group: Placards and Exterior Stencils, Optional Equipment Kits, Repair Kits, Miscellaneous Hardware and Consumables, Numerical Index

Each section opens with a detailed exploded-view illustration keyed to a parts list. The parts lists provide the figure and index number, Piper part number, a code column indicating special uses, nomenclature, quantity required, and the exact airplane serial numbers the part applies to. This structure makes it possible to identify a component visually, confirm it fits your specific serial number range, and order the correct part number without ambiguity.

Serial Number Coverage

The catalog covers the following serial number ranges across all model years:

• 1976 Archer II: 28-7690001 thru 28-7690467
• 1977 Archer II: 28-7790001 thru 28-7790607
• 1978 Archer II: 28-7890001 thru 28-7890551
• 1979 Archer II: 28-7990001 thru 28-7990589
• 1980 Archer II: 28-8090001 thru 28-8090372
• 1981 Archer II: 28-8190001 thru 28-8190318
• 1982 Archer II: 28-8290001 thru 28-8290178
• 1983 Archer II: 28-8390001 thru 28-8390090
• 1984 Archer II: 28-8490001 thru 28-8490112
• 1985 Archer II: 28-8590001 thru 28-8590092
• 1986 Archer II: 28-8690001 thru 28-8690056 and 2890001 thru 2890025
• 1987 Archer II: 28-8690009, 28-8690012, 28-8690013, 28-8690018, 2890009, 2890022, 2890026 thru 2890048
• 1988 Archer II: 2890049 thru 2890099
• 1989 Archer II: 2890100 thru 2890153
• 1990 Archer II: 2890137 thru 2890169
• 1992 Archer II: 2890155 thru 2890170
• 1993 Archer II: 2890171 thru 2890195
• 1994 Archer II: 2890196 thru 2890205
• 1994 Archer III: 2890206 and up

The catalog uses both the 4-set serial number system (type certificate, model year, model code, sequence) and the later 3-set system that omits the model year and begins a new sequence with 2890001.

What This Parts Catalog Enables You to Do

With this Piper Archer PA-28-181 parts catalog, you can identify and order replacement parts for virtually every system on the Archer II and Archer III. The exploded-view illustrations let you see how components assemble, so you can confirm you are ordering the right part — not just a part that looks similar. The serial number effectivity column ensures you select the correct variant for your specific aircraft, which is critical on a model that changed over nearly two decades of production.

For maintenance shops, this catalog streamlines parts ordering and reduces the downtime that comes from incorrect part numbers. For owners and restorers, it provides the documentation needed to source parts accurately, understand assembly relationships, and verify that a component is correct for the airframe serial number before purchase. The numerical index at the end allows quick lookup by part number when you already know what you need.

Why the Correct Parts Catalog Matters

Piper produced the PA-28-181 Archer across many model years with running changes to systems, part numbers, and serial number applicability. Ordering from a generic list or an outdated reference can result in parts that do not fit or are not approved for your aircraft. This catalog is the Piper documentation that ties every part number to a specific model year and serial number range, so you can order with confidence and avoid the cost and delay of returns or rework.

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