1978 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Private aircraft, low time, hangared!First registered in USA as N6238CRegistered in Switzerland in 1990Re-Registered in USA in 2020Equipped with working automatic landing gear retraction-extension system
Engine
Engine: Continental TSIO-360-FB S/N: 299504-R TT: 938:25 Factory rebuilt in 1994
Propeller
2 bladed Propeller Hartzell BHC-C2YF-1BF S/N: AM1908 TT: 3,733:30 TSOH: 190:36 Overhauled: November 2020, Installed June 2021 Woodward Governor overhauled November 2020, Installed June 2021
Interior
Grey vinyl seats Pilot adjustable seat
Exterior
White with red and light blue accents, 8/10 Repainted in March 2001
Inspection
Engine compressions taken during last annual inspection: 1: 71/80, 2: 60/80, 3: 68/80, 4: 62/80, 5: 58/80, 6: 70/80
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
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Switzerland | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1978 Piper Arrow (N6238C) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,733 hours on the airframe. There are currently 186 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460.
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 3,733 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 N6238C.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Switzerland
CH
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
NTSB database checked for N6238C.
