1973 Piper Arrow for sale

1973 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$86,087below typical asking range
Location Fareham, England, United Kingdom
Total Time 6,946 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,680 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-7435086
Reg # G-BHGY UK
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model

Description

1973 PIPER ARROW II For Sale in Fareham, England Offered at an excellent price point is this Piper Arrow II. Perfect for anyone looking to step up into complex aircraft ownership. Powered by the Lycoming IO-360, this engine has 1670 hours since a Norvic overhaul in 2015 and the prop was overhauled last year just 70 hours ago. Fresh out of annual inspection this Arrow is ready to go. ‍ The Arrow II is also a popular choice for both training and touring - they are capable machines with cruise speeds in the 140's and great for getting from A to B. The interior and exterior would take minimal effort to transform her into a sharp and tidy privately owned touring aircraft. You can really take this aircraft to next levels when it comes to upgrades, such as adding a 3 Blade prop, enhancing the avionics to a glass cockpit and choosing your own paint scheme. Thats what makes this Arrow II so appealing for the private buyer. ‍ However the aircraft, as it is, can also be seen as a great value complex aircraft with everything you need and no need to make any further investments. The maintenance records are available on request, maintained under CAMO at present. ‍ If you're looking for an honest, ready to fly Arrow with an in-time engine - GY is your answer. Please get in touch for more details.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
AT Aviation
controller.com
$86,087
$87,027

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1973 Piper Arrow (G-BHGY) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,946 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 $86,087.

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 6,946 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: 6,946 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (G-BHGY) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fareham, England, United Kingdom

GB

Seller reported 102 more aircraft in England →

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 G-BHGY against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

6 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au, planecheck.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $117,000–$149,500.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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