1973 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAspen EFD1000 Evolution with GPSS. (GPS Steer to autopilot) L3 Lynx NGT-9000 ADS-B in out Transponder with displays
L-3 WX-500 Storm scope Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel King KY197 Comm (3rd Comm) Artex ME 406 ELT with remote switch Insight Graphic Engine Monitor 4 Cyc EGT and CHT Shadin Digital Fuel Flow System Electric Trim USB power outlet Garmin 496 Handheld w/ XM weather. Pilot Co-Pilot PTT 4 place intercom. IFR / Alt / Trans Cert 06/01/2025Description
Well maintained, well equipped IFR 1973 Piper Arrow II. One owner the last 41 years, always hangered. 200 HP Lycoming IO-360-C1C. Lycoming Factory Reman 2003. Annual 10/7/2024, Low Total Time 5560. No Damage History. All Ads complied with. Note: FRESH ANNUAL, 11/4/2025
Engine
Fuel injected 200 HP Lycoming IO-360-C1C. Lycoming Factory Reman 2003. TSMOH 1603. Annual 11/04/25, #1-79/80, #2-79/80, #3-79/80. #4-79/80. AvLab oil analysis every oil change. Complete Log Books.
Interior
Always hangered, one owner for the last 41 years. Aircraft paint completely stripped and repainted with Imron Epoxy Paint in 1987, Repainted all leading edges, top of fuselage, engine cowling, and all fiberglass wing tips etc. in 2008 with Imron Epoxy paint. Complete Log Books. No damage History. Complete interior replaced in 1992, all four-seat reupholstered with leatherette 2019. Inflatable Door Seal.
Inspection
FRESH ANNUAL
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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John Mendes
trade-a-plane.com
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$139,000
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Ormond Beach, FL | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1973 Piper Arrow (N51637) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,560 hours on the airframe. There are currently 188 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $139,000.
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 5,560 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.
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Piper Arrow — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N51637.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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