1977 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin 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.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Upward Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$92,500
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Dallas, TX | Jun 17, 2026 | 5 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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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 N38981.
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.
We'll check N38981 against the NTSB accident database.