1970 Piper Arrow for sale

1970 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$84,900
Location Las Vegas, NV
Total Time 3,391 hrs
Engine SMOH 582 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-31262
Reg # N3287R
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Dual uAvionix AV-30s (Primary MFD) Garmin GNS 430 SkyBeacon ADS-B Out Rosen Visors

Description

N3287R is a standout PA-28R-180 that checks every box for a discerning buyer. This aircraft features a low-time 582 SMOH Lycoming IO-360 and a brand-new propeller (installed 11/25), offering years of fly-away reliability. The airframe is exceptionally clean with only 3,391 total hours, having spent its life in the dry climates of Oregon, California, and Nevada. What truly sets this Arrow apart are the meticulous records-we have every logbook since the factory rollout in 1970, documented with extreme care. The panel is modernized for today's IFR environment with dual uAvionix AV-30s and a Garmin GNS 430. A beutiful clean Arrow - perfect for building those retract hours and a great family cruiser!

Engine

Lycoming IO-360 B1E - 582 SMOH (Dec 2014) Prop Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BF - Overhauled December 2025 Brackett Air Filter

Interior

Nice brown interior, generally in good condition 7+/10 Paint is good and will shine although some chipping 6/10

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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Ovation Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$84,900
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barnstormers.com
$84,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1970 Piper Arrow (N3287R) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,391 hours on the airframe. There are currently 198 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $84,900.

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 3,391 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: 3,391 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 N3287R.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Las Vegas, NV

Seller reported 86 more aircraft in NV →

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 N3287R against the NTSB accident database.

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