1971 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
Maintenance Condition: Annual Inspection Due: 12/1/2026 Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: No Recently Completed Annual Inspection with Major Overhaul, Including Propeller
Equipment: Strobes GEM Engine Analyser DVD Player Beacon Alternate Static Heated Pitot Landing Lights
Interior: Grey Leather in Very Good Condition
Exterior: Blue and White Exterior in Good Condition
Interior
Grey Leather in Very Good Condition
Exterior
Blue and White Exterior in Good Condition
Inspection
Annual Inspection Due: 12/1/2026 Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: No Recently Completed Annual Inspection with Major Overhaul, Including Propeller
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
West Houston Airport
trade-a-plane.com
|
$149,900
|
Houston, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Listing Source
aso.com
|
$149,900
|
TX | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Grey Leather
globalplanesearch.com
|
$149,900
|
TX | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
West Houston Airport
aircraftforsale.com
|
$120,000
|
Houston, TX | May 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1971 Piper Arrow (N5101S) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,250 hours on the airframe. There are currently 189 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $149,900.
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 6,250 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 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Arrow — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
WADDILL JOHN W
Registration Address
HOUSTON, TX
Certificate Issued
2003-03-03
Airworthiness
1971-04-02
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
NTSB database checked for N5101S.
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