1973 Piper Arrow for sale

1973 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$148,000
Location Lufkin, TX
Total Time 6,998 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,184 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-7335493
Reg # N56453
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
AVIONICS: • Dual Garmin GI 275 AI/HSI (w/ synthetic vision

vacuum system removed) • Garmin GTN 650Xi GPS/NAV-COM • Garmin GMA 345 audio panel • Garmin 345 transponder (ADSB IN/OUT) installed 07/2018 • King KX-155 NAV-COM (overhauled/converted to LED display

installed 12/2020) • King KN-64 DME • Original Piper single axis autopilot (heading bug steering

GPSS/flight plans like it's on rails) • Airspeed indicator updated with new knots readout • Davtron M803 digital clock/OAT gauge/timer/voltmeter • Precision PAI-700 vertical card compass • JPI EDM830 digital EGT/CHT w/fuel flow option • Stratus 2S receiver (mounted glareshield) will remain with aircraft

additional source of ADSB-in for subscription free weather and traffic. • Original mechanical tachometer still installed

overhauled in '23 • Dual PPT buttons • Four place intercom • Transponder and pitot static check complied with 02/2026

due next 02/2028

Description

Extensively upgraded and well-maintained aircraft with major refurbishment completed in 2012 and continued improvements through 2026. This is a highly capable IFR platform with modern avionics, excellent performance upgrades, and strong mechanical pedigree. 2012 Major Rehab / Annual Included: • New Airtex leather interior and carpets (seats in very good condition; carpets clean, show some staining) • All new light grey tinted windows (very good to excellent condition) • Firewall-forward refresh including overhauled engine mount and Penn Yan overhaul of original engine to new limits/specs; all hoses replaced • New oil cooler and battery • Nose gear and main landing gear removed, refurbished, and reinstalled • Aft fuselage cleaned and primed • All tail surfaces removed, spars primed, and reinstalled with new hardware • Updated airspeed indicator with knots readout 2020 Exterior Structural Work: • Complete strip and repaint by Lancaster Aero (Smoketown, PA) • Cabin door re-skinned • Fuel tanks removed; fuel and vent lines replaced • Piper SB1345 wing spar eddy current inspection completed (no defects) AVIONICS (Modern IFR Panel): • Dual Garmin GI 275's AI/HSI (synthetic vision; vacuum system removed) • Garmin GTN 650Xi GPS/NAV/COM • Garmin GMA 345 audio panel • Garmin GTX 345 transponder (ADS-B In/Out) • King KX-155 NAV/COM (overhauled, LED display) • King KN-64 DME • Factory single-axis autopilot (tracks GPSS/flight plans exceptionally well) • JPI EDM-830 engine monitor w/ fuel flow • Davtron M803 clock/OAT/voltmeter • Precision vertical card compass • Stratus 2S (glareshield mounted for ADS-B weather/traffic) • Dual PTT buttons • Four-place intercom STCs PERFORMANCE / RELIABILITY UPGRADES: • McCauley 3-blade propeller • SureFly electronic ignition (solved all traditional IO-360 hot start problems common to Pipers) • LoPresti "Wow Cowl" composite cowling with cowl flap • Knots 2U wing root fairings • RMD fiberglass wing tips with integrated recognition lighting • LED tail beacon and wingtip strobes • Steve's Aircraft gascolator upgrade • Bogert battery box mod with upgraded copper cables • Concorde battery (2020) • Rieff engine preheat system (sump + cylinder bands) • Door Steward and Piper jumper cable provisions Overall: Complete aircraft, engine and propeller log books from date of factory delivery, all STCs, 337s in binders. This aircraft presents as a thoughtfully upgraded, turnkey IFR platform with strong mechanical history, desirable speed mods, and a modern Garmin panel. Ideal for cross-country, training, or personal use with excellent dispatch reliability and ease of operation. It is a meticulously maintained, well sorted out Arrow that has been nicely updated over the years, with what we have proven to be a rock-solid engine. Hour will increase as it's still flying.

Engine

2012 - Firewall (primed and painted) forward refresh, including engine mount overhaul and installation of Penn Yan overhauled original engine to new specs, all hoses replaced. Very reliable. Always open and examine oil filter, often with Blackstone reports, no metal. Perfect confidence in this engine.

Propeller

2012 extensive rehab/annual with numerous upgrades completed, including: • Nose and MLG removed and refurbished and reinstalled • Aft fuselage interior cleaned and primed • All tail surfaces removed, spars primed, reinstalled with all new hardware • Aft muffler replaced 2021, forward muffler replaced 2022 Original mechanical tachometer still installed, overhauled in '23 • The reinforced wing walk wing skin section has been replaced by Lancaster Aero, Smoketown, PA in '23 Work included re-skin of cabin door, removal of fuel tanks, replacement of fuel and fuel vent lines, and compliance with Piper SB1345 (wing spar eddy current inspection, no defects noted).

Interior

2012 extensive rehab/annual with numerous upgrades completed, including: • New Airtex leather interior and carpets (seats remain in very good condition with minimal wear, carpets clean but show some staining) • All new windows, light grey tint (which remain in very good to excellent condition) • Firewall (primed and painted) forward refresh 2020 complete exterior paint strip and refinish by Lancaster Aero, Smoketown, PA.

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

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Jake Gardner
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$148,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Arrow

This 1973 Piper Arrow (N56453) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,998 hours on the airframe. There are currently 187 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $148,000.

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 6,998 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: 6,998 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 N56453.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lufkin, TX

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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 N56453 against the NTSB accident database.

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