1968 Piper Arrow for sale

1968 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$85,000
Location Nashua, NH
Total Time 5,389 hrs
Engine SMOH 398 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-30347
Reg # N3992T
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Avionics are older but in fine working condition. Narco 136 CP Audio panel Narco 12D Nav Comm Garmin GNC 300XL IFR GPS Bendix King KT76C transponder UAvionix ADSB out Piper AutoControl wing leveler 4 place intercom Pilot CoPilot push to talk vertical compass card

Description

One of the fastest Arrows out there with all the speed mods. This family friendly Piper Arrow has served our family well and is ready for its new home. This Arrow is mechanically sound and I wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere and I fly with my family in it frequently. The original Piper AutoControl wing leveler is still operable. Plug in cylinder heater. The paint is 5-6/10 with full coverage but some clear coat flaking off. The interior is a 9.5/10 installed by Airtex in 2024. Log books are up to date and complete. Annual isn't due until October and the transponder check was done 4/3/26. The plane could easily be returned to IFR compliance if desired.

Engine

Fuel injected IO-360-B1E 180 HP. The engine was OH 12/118/2012 by Aero Engines of Winchester. The Engine runs strong and fires right up. compressions 10/10/25: 74/80,76/80,75/80,76/80

Propeller

The airframe is in good shape with no obvious spots of corrosion. It could use a paint job but is definitely serviceable. The plane flies straight and level with hands off flying.

Interior

Interior is in FANTASTIC shape! Professionally installed full interior by Aitex in 2024.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Chuck Donnelly
trade-a-plane.com
$85,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1968 Piper Arrow (N3992T) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,389 hours on the airframe. There are currently 187 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $85,000.

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 5,389 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: 5,389 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
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

FAA registration data pending for N3992T.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Nashua, NH

Seller reported 19 more aircraft in NH →

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.

We'll check N3992T against the NTSB accident database.

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