1978 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Well maintained, always hangared, IFR equipped, good looking IFR Arrow III with longer wings, good glide range, long range tanks (272 litres) and 135 Kts TAS. Aircraft has been issued a fresh 100 hourly. Exterior and interior are both in good condition with leather seats and panelling and tidy paintwork. The plane comes with tie downs, chocks, bungs and plane cover making it ideal for touring. This well presented and well maintained aircraft would suit a discerning private pilot with, or seeking, an instrument rating. Contact LAME for further details. TSO 2090. Bottom end done in 2017 since when it has done 1171 hours.
Propeller (three blade) TSN 1171. Due for overhaul February 2028 Garmin Autopilot, 2 x G5, G430W, ADSB-TRIG, ADF, JPI EDM 700 fuel/engine monitoring system, King Nav/Com Leather seats, leather wall upholstery and dark blue carpet in good condition 8/10
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$123,705
$122,631
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New South Wales, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1978 Piper Arrow (VH-MDL) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,950 hours on the airframe. There are currently 218 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119 to $417,623. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $123,705.
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 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 6,950 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-MDL) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New South Wales, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check VH-MDL against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $109,450–$166,626.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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