1968 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
A well-presented and carefully maintained
1968 Piper Arrow (180). Upgraded to 200hp. It
remains a standout example of this popular model. The aircraft features retractable landing gear and cruises comfortably at
137 knots.
It has a
maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 1133 kg
and an
empty weight of 727 kg. Fuel consumption is approximately
34 litres per hour, with
180 litres of usable fuel capacity, providing good range and efficiency.
What you are stepping into:
Fresh annual inspection. Flown 19 hours since. The hard work has just been done; the full inspection
report is on hand for any genuine enquiry.
Propeller calendar overhaul currently in progress. The Hartzell two-blade constant speed has
gone away to the prop shop this cycle, and the aircraft will be delivered with a freshly overhauled,
zero-time propeller and matching paperwork.
The original 180HP plant has been replaced with a Lycoming IO-360-C1C6 200 hp.
with 157 hours remaining until its next overhaul. The extra horses lift climb performance,
hot-and-high capability and cross-country cruise comfortably above a standard Arrow 180.
Paintwork at a true 10 out of 10. Full strip-and-respray completed in 2017 and still presenting like
the day it left the booth.
Comes with Full body aircraft cover including tail, wings, fuselage. VH-PBA. Always hangared. Lycoming IO-360-C1C6, 200 hp 157 hours to run with fresh annual. Next annual end January 2027.
Hartzell 2-blade Constant Speed, last overhaul was in 2021. Currently in propeller overhaul and will come with zero-time propeller after overhaul.
Maintained by Fightek Aviation Pvt Ltd Naracorte. - Garmin 495 GPS
ICOM IC-A200 VHF Radio
Narco A7 150 Transponder
Bendix/King DME
Sigtronic SPA-400 TSO Intercom
Turn & Bank indicator
Airspeed Indicator
Altimeter
Artificial Horizon
Vertical Speed Indicator
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Listing Source
planesales.com.au
|
$83,397
$82,673
|
South Australia, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1968 Piper Arrow (VH-PBA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,835 hours on the airframe. There are currently 218 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119 to $417,623. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $83,397.
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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $65/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 5,835 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.
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Piper Arrow — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-PBA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
South Australia, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle 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 VH-PBA against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $83,669–$123,725.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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