1978 Piper Arrow for sale

1978 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$140,000Fair Price
Location McKinney, TX
Total Time 2,810 hrs
Engine SMOH 715 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-7803022
Reg # N47827
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin 155XL GPS King KY-197 KNS-80 KX-155 KI-525A HSI KMA-24 KR-87 KT-79 Tail beacon ADS-B Autocontrol IIIB STEC 60PSS w/altitude preselect and VS hold. EDM-830C PM1000II 4-place intercom.

Description

Loaded with options mods including Intercooler, cowl flaps, speed brakes and built in oxygen. May Annual Inspection.

Engine

Turbo Plus intercooler adjustable cowl flaps, pressurized mags, Merlyn auto waste gate, Gamijectors, speed brakes, Seawings speed kit, SkyOx built in oxygen/4 outlets, standby Vac, Recog lights and more!

Interior

Overall very good paint condition with leading edges needing touchup. Interior in very good condition.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Metroplex Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$140,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1978 Piper Arrow (N47827) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,810 hours on the airframe. There are currently 224 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $140,000.

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 2,810 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: 2,810 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 N47827.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

McKinney, TX

Seller reported 1007 more aircraft in Texas →

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 N47827 against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: aircraftforsale.com, trade-a-plane.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$125,000
Range: $99,612 — $152,175
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+12%
Above Market

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