1972 Piper Arrow for sale

1972 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$130,000Fair Price
Location Carlsbad, CA
Total Time 6,434 hrs
Engine SMOH 86 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-7335046
Reg # N15289
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Avionics: Garmin GNS 430 non-WAAS Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B Out Garmin GMA 345 audio panel King KX 155 comm Garmin GI 275 engine monitoring Auto Control III autopilot (heading mode

no altitude hold) Traditional six pack Gear auto-extension system removed

Engine

86.3 SMOH on Lycoming IO-360-C1C (TBO 2,000) - Western Skyways gold seal overhaul. Prop at TBO Mccauley 3 blade (B3D36C424-D).

Propeller

6,434 TT airframe Maintenance - all ADs current, 0 overdue: Annual current through 10/21/26 Transponder pitot-static current through 04/15/28 ELT current through 10/21/26 Wing spar eddy current inspection (AD 2020-26-16) - 3,209.8 factored service hours remaining Stabilator control system (AD 2013-02-13) - due 07/15/31 Main gear side brace (AD 97-01-01 R1) - 238 hrs remaining Fuel injector lines (AD 2015-19-07) - 83 hrs remaining Ignition switch checks (AD 76-07-12 R1) - 73 hrs remaining Seat function check (AD 75-24-02) - 73 hrs remaining

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Francisco Story
trade-a-plane.com
$130,000

Estimate Monthly Payment

Piper Arrow loan calculator

AeroGurus

AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1972 Piper Arrow (N15289) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,434 hours on the airframe. There are currently 209 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $32,680 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $130,000.

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 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 6,434 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: 6,434 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 N15289.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Carlsbad, CA

Seller reported 813 more aircraft in California →

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 N15289 against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$129,900
Range: $106,250 — $154,652
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

Similar Aircraft for Sale

$85,000
For Sale
Total Time 4,150
Location CA
$105,174
For Sale
Total Time 3,510
Reg# N500DS US
Location Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
8 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$115,100
For Sale
Total Time 5,186
Location Italy, Italy
Contact for Price
On Request
Total Time 3,733
Reg# N6238C US
Location Switzerland, Switzerland
3 sources

Explore More

Prices and listings updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data
Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision. Actual transaction prices may differ from asking prices.