1973 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Dual Garmin GI 275 ADARHS System Garmin GI 275 EIS and Engine Sensor Garmin GTN 750XI GPS/Nav/Com Garmin GTX 345R ADSB In/Out Transponder Garmin GA35 WAAS Antenna Two Garmin GSB15 USB Ports Garmin GA35 Audio Panel Garmin GNC 255A Nav/Com Radio Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Additional Features: ELT Battery Due July 2027 New Gill Aircraft Battery Installed November 2025 Modified Shimmy Dampener STC Aero LED Position
Nav Strobeand Beacon Lights WAT LED Landing Light Carbon Fiber Panel LED Panel Light Strip
Description
AUCTION - N56461 is a well-cared-for 1973 Piper Arrow with a knowledgeable owner who flew the aircraft for years prior to ownership, bringing confidence and consistency to its operation. Always hangared, this Arrow features a modern Garmin panel highlighted by the GTN 750Xi, dual GI 275 ADAHRS, GI 275 EIS, and the highly capable GFC 500 autopilot—making it an excellent blend of classic airframe and cutting-edge avionics. The interior was redone in 2020, offering a clean and comfortable cabin. This aircraft is ready for its next mission, as the current owner transitions into a Cirrus. Please visit http://www.AircraftBidder.com for more information.
Engine
Engine: Lycoming IO-360-C1C 1285 SMOH Overhaul Performed by D B Aircraft Engines August 2011 at 3515 Tach Time Compressions as of December 2025: 78, 80, 79, 79 New Exhaust System Installed July 2024 Prop: McCauley 2-Blade Propeller 2634 SPOH Overhaul Performed by Santa Monica Propeller April 1991 at 2166 Tach Time
Interior
Tan Leather Seats New Seats, Carpet, Side Panels, Headliner Installed, Seatbelts, and Plastics Installed October 2020 by Hoovers Interiors
Exterior
White with Blue and Red Accents
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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Dual Garmin
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1973 Piper Arrow (N56461) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,800 hours on the airframe. There are currently 195 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460.
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 4,800 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 N56461.
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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