1969 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
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
2020 Matterhorn White, Black Velvet, Las Vegas Gold
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
New Century Air Service
aircraftdealer.com
|
Contact for price
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Intercom System
globalplanesearch.com
|
Call for Price
|
New Century, KS | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
New Century Air Service
controlleremea.co.uk
|
Call for price *
|
New Century, KS | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
New Century Air Service
aviationtrader.com.au
|
Call for price *
|
New Century, Kansas, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
Estimate Monthly Payment
Piper Arrow loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
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
Piper Arrow — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimatePIPER Arrow
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
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
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