1969 Piper Arrow for sale

1969 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
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Location Greenville, SC
Total Time 9,384 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-35652
Reg # N228NC
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ⚠ 1 NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Beautiful turnkey Arrow II! Garmin avionics! Airframe: Total Time: 9,383.8 Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-C1C6 Time: 3075 TBO: 2000 Props: McCauley Time; 3883 TSO: 2.8 OH 5/18 by M&M

Engine

LYCOMING IO-360-C1C6 Time: 3075 TBO: 2000

Exterior

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Arrow

This 1969 Piper Arrow (N228NC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 9,384 hours on the airframe. There are currently 189 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460.

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 9,384 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (IAL CORP)
Safety record: 1 NTSB incident
Airframe: 9,384 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

Registered Owner

IAL CORP

Registration Address

LEWES, DE

Airworthiness

1969-10-28

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Greenville, SC

Seller reported 252 more aircraft in SC →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Greenville, SC but FAA registration shows LEWES, DE. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

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

Safety Record

1 incident found in NTSB database for N228NC.
accident none
2016-05-12
Lee's Summit, MO

The pilot's improper pitch control after the landing flare, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and consequent substantial left wing damage.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026

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