A beautifully presented, highly optioned four-seat aircraft combining proven Piper performance with Garmin glass avionics, advanced automation, factory air conditioning and a premium privately operated cabin.
N57MA is a 2022 Piper Archer LX configured as a highly capable personal aircraft with IFR capability, sophisticated Garmin avionics, luxury seating and factory air conditioning.
The supplied aircraft documentation describes the aircraft as privately owned and operated, with no flight-school flying, and highlights its low-time airframe and engine.
Outside, the Archer wears a distinctive Tropical Blue and Concorde Blue finish over Matterhorn White, complemented by wheel fairings and LED lighting.
A proven four-seat airframe paired with premium Garmin avionics, intelligent flight automation and carefully selected comfort equipment.
Integrated Garmin glass flight deck with dual NAV/COM/GPS capability, electronic charts and SafeTaxi.
Garmin GFC 700 autopilot with Enhanced AFCS functionality, Electronic Stability & Protection and Blue LVL capability.
PiperAire factory air conditioning and overhead air-distribution blower for comfortable warm-weather flying.
Garmin GTX 345R transponder, ADS-B In & Out capability, active traffic and enhanced situational awareness.
Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology provides an enhanced visual picture of terrain and flight environment.
Four-seat leather passenger cabin with luxury seating, premium detail and pilot/copilot lumbar support.
Additional window and baggage-door configuration brings extra practicality for touring and personal ownership.
LED tail strobe and wingtip recognition lighting complement the Archer's contemporary exterior.
A sophisticated Garmin environment gives the Archer LX the technology and automation expected from a modern IFR aircraft.
Proven Piper engineering, modern IFR capability and genuine everyday usability, presented in a beautifully specified privately operated aircraft.
The Archer LX is powered by the familiar Lycoming IO-360-B4A, paired with a two-blade Sensenich aluminium propeller.
Four-place luxury seating, a bright cabin, practical storage and factory climate control make this Archer equally comfortable for training, touring and personal travel.
| Year | 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| Model | Archer LX |
| Aircraft Series | PA-28-181 |
| Serial Number | 2881556 |
| Registration | N57MA |
| Condition | Used / Pre-Owned |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Configuration | Passenger |
| Seats | 4 |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,792.2 lb as documented |
| Engine Manufacturer | Lycoming |
| Engine Model | IO-360-B4A |
| Engine Power | 180 HP |
| Engine Time Since | SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2,000 hours |
| Prop Manufacturer | Sensenich |
| Propeller | Sensenich 76-EM8S14-0-62 |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminium |
| Spinner | Polished |
| Flight Deck Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 |
| NAV / COM / GPS | Dual GIA 64W |
| ADHARS | GSU 75 |
| Audio | GMA 1360 Digital Audio Panel |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 |
| Transponder | Garmin GTX 345R |
| ADS-B | In & Out |
| Standby | Garmin G5 |
| WAAS | Yes |
| Electronic Charts | Garmin Charts |
| Airport Navigation | Garmin SafeTaxi |
| Air Conditioning | Factory PiperAire |
| Tail Strobe | LED |
| Wingtip Recognition Lights | LED |
| Overhead Air Distribution | Blower Fan |
| Wheel Fairings | Installed |
| USB Charging | Installed |
| CO Detector | Installed |
| Hobbs Meters | Dual |
| Traveler Package | Installed |
| Fire Extinguisher | Included |
| Fuel Checker Bottle | Included |
| Exterior Year | 2022 |
| Exterior Colours | Tropical Blue & Concorde Blue over Matterhorn White |
| Interior Year | 2022 |
| Interior | Steel Colour Group / Beige Interior |
| Seats | Gray Leather Luxury Seating |
| Seat Detail | Diamond Stitching |
| Cockpit Storage | Lower Stowage Pockets |
| Lumbar Support | Pilot & Copilot |
| Assist Handle | Installed |
The supplied sales material describes N57MA as a well-kept and highly optioned Archer LX and notes that additional high-resolution photographs and logbook scans are available upon request.
The supplied PDF states that the annual inspection was completed July 2025.
Documentation describes the aircraft as privately owned and operated rather than flight-school operated.
IFR-equipped aircraft with a modern Garmin integrated flight deck.
Additional logbook scans are stated as available on request.
Request further aircraft information, current verified times, logbooks, additional photographs or speak to Diamond Aircraft Southern Africa about this pre-owned Piper Archer LX.