1971 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
PMA 6000M Audio Panel Garmin GNS430 GPS NARCO MK 120 NAV/COMM Status Appareo Transponder with ADSB. Piper Auto Pilot
Description
1971 Piper Arrow II with 4150 Total Time, 1400 TSO on Engine, and 430 Hours on Prop TSO. PMA 6000M Audio Pannel, Garmin GNS430 GPS, NARCO MK 120 NAV/COMM, Status Appareo Transponder with ADSB. This would make a great Flight School Aircraft.
Engine
Lycoming IO-360-C1C SN: L-8012-51A SMOH: 1,400 TBO: 2,000
Propeller
Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF SPOH: 430
Interior
Interior in Good Condition: White, Blue, Yellow
Exterior
Paint in Good Condition: White, Blue, Yellow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Foothill Aircraft
globalair.com
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$85,000
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CA | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1971 Piper Arrow is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,150 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 $85,000.
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 4,150 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe.
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Piper Arrow — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
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
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $101,514–$145,628.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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