1968 Piper Arrow for sale

1968 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$87,900 lowest of 2 offers
Location Adrian, MI
Total Time 4,077 hrs
Engine SMOH 175 hrs
Seats 4
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 2 sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
electric trim uAvionicsTailBeacon ADSB Gear Autoextend system Autoflite I autopilot Radios: TKM 170B w/GS King 170B KN64 DME KMA24 Audio panel 4 Place intercom

Description

Compressions 75/80, 77/80, 76/80, 75/80, All AD's current and complied with, On ADLOG since 2001, always hangered, SKY-TEC starter, Bogart cables and battery box, Metco wing tips, Tanis heater, electric trim, uAvionicsTailBeacon ADSB, Gear Autoextend system, Autoflite I autopilot, Radios: TKM 170B w/GS, King 170B, KN64 DME, KMA24 Audio panel, 4 Place intercom, Airframe a 7, interior a 7, plane located in Adrian,Mich. Windsock appraisal on 3/30/26 at $96,923

Engine

Engine is an 180hp I/O 360 B1E 175 SMOH, compressions 75/80, 77/80, 76/80, 75/80 with a lightweight Skytec starter, accessories rebuilt and new hoses when engine overhauled. Prop was overhauled 280 hours ago and hub was replaced with new type not requiring annual ECI for cracks. Tanis heater for cylinders and oil pan. Bogart cables

Propeller

Airframe has Metco wing tips, Bogart cables and battery box , paint is a 7 with 4077 total time retract hydraulic cylinders recently rebuilt. Always hangered, Gear Autoextend system,

Interior

Interior is clean and rate a 7, exterior also clean and rate as a 7

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 2 active offers

Source Price Action
Michael Stephan
trade-a-plane.com
$180,000
Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
$87,900
Flyoz
aviationtrader.com.au
$129,263 *
AUD $180,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1968 Piper Arrow is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,077 hours on the airframe. There are currently 189 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $87,900.

The Arrow cruises at 135 kts (250 km/h) with a range of 720 nm (1,333 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,400 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10.5 GPH (40 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $58/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $145/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 4,077 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,077 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare 2 offers from different marketplaces
Budget $158 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Arrow — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
135 kts (250 km/h)
Max Speed
144 kts (267 km/h)
Range
720 nm (1,333 km)
Ceiling
15,400 ft (4,694 m)
Max Weight
2,750 lbs (1,247 kg)
Useful Load
940 lbs (426 kg)
Horsepower
200 HP
Fuel Capacity
72 gal (273 L)
Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH (40 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Arrow

Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH
~$68/hr
Variable Cost
$145/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Arrow. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Adrian, MI

Seller reported 104 more aircraft in MI →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

Price History

3 price events · sources: aviationtrader.com.au, trade-a-plane.com

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