1978 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load: 1049.15 Lbs. IFR Cert.: 03/08/21 Annual Inspection: 12/04/23
Exterior: All Over White with Red/Orange/Gold Trim Painted with Imron. Dated Painted 02/14/86
Interior: Tan Vinyl and Fabric (Installed 02/14/86)
Including: Turbo Plus Intercooler Merlyn Wastegate ACD Modification Air Induction System LED Landing Light Wing Tip Strobe Lights Outside Power Plug Bogart Copper Cables Starter and Battery Bogart Battery Box and Lid
Interior
Tan Vinyl and Fabric (Installed 02/14/86)
Exterior
All Over White with Red/Orange/Gold Trim Painted with Imron. Dated Painted 02/14/86
Inspection
Complete Logs: Yes Useful Load: 1049.15 Lbs. IFR Cert.: 03/08/21 Annual Inspection: 12/04/23
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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American Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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Call for price
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Livermore, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$99,950
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CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1978 Piper Arrow (N47709) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,745 hours on the airframe. There are currently 195 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $99,950.
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 4,745 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Arrow — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
BEDY DAVID P
Registration Address
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Certificate Issued
2025-03-09
Airworthiness
1977-10-07
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N47709.
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