1977 Piper Arrow III Turbo
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Best 1977 Turbo Arrow III in Australia. VH-RWX (formerly VH-WHY).
Annual inspection completed 2 weeks ago. Freshly painted at Aeropaint Horsham. All corrosion removed.
Interior upgraded, new carpets and leather seats.
Hangered with canopy and wing covers. Garmin GNS 430-W
Garmin mode s (with traffic) Transponder
GMA 340 audio panel 2 x ILS with Markers
2 x VOR (NAV 1 ILS / VOR Garmin and NAV2 Garmin ILS /Collins)
Collins NDB/ADF
Com 1 Garmin 430W
Com 2 Icom AC-200
Fully IFR, 20,000 foot ceiling.
3 axis auto-pilot.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$207,797
$205,993
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Victoria, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Arrow III Turbo
This 1977 Piper Arrow III Turbo (VH-RWX) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,152 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $207,797.
The Arrow III Turbo 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 4,152 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 III Turbo — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-RWX) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Victoria, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle 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
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