1977 Piper Arrow for sale

1977 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$92,500Great Deal
Location Dallas, TX
Total Time 2,021 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,021 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-7703290
Reg # N38981
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GNS 430 WAAS GPS MAC 1700 Digital Com/Nav #2 Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Piper Autocontrol IIIB Autopilot Panel Mounted Ipad Dock

Description

2,021 Airframe Hours, Garmin 430 WAAS GPS, ADS-B Compliant, MAC 1700 Com/Nav #2, Autocontrol IIIB Autopilot, Complete Logbooks, No Damage History

Engine

2021 Since Factory New Compressions 70, 72, 72, 74 Flown 45 Hours Past 12 Months

Propeller

2021 Low Airframe Time

Interior

Interior 8 Out of 10 Exterior 8 Out of 10

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

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$92,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1977 Piper Arrow (N38981) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,021 hours on the airframe. There are currently 209 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $32,680 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $92,500.

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 2,021 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: 2,021 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 N38981.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Dallas, 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 N38981 against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$129,900
Range: $106,250 — $154,652
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-29%
Great Deal

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