1978 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Airframe
TT: 3733:30
Engine
Continental TSIO-360-FB, S/N: 299504-R
TT: 938:25
Factory rebuilt in 1994
Compressions taken during last annual inspection: 1: 71/80, 2: 60/80, 3: 68/80, 4: 62/80, 5: 58/80, 6: 70/80.
Propeller
2 bladed Propeller, Hartzell BHC-C2YF-1BF, S/N: AM1908
TT: 3733:30
TSOH: 190:36
Overahauled: November 2020, Installed June 2021
Woodward Governor overhauled November 2020, Installed June 2021
Avionics
Garmin GNC255A NAV-COM 8.33 kHz
Bendix King KI209 NAV Incicator
Garmin GTX335 ADSB Out Transponder, FAA STC SA01714WI
Garmin GA-35 GPS WAAS Antenna
Garmin GAE12 Altitude Encoder
Collins VHF-251 COM
Collins VIR-351 NAV
Collins IND-350 NAV Indicator
Collins GLS-350 ILS Receiver
Collins ADF-650
Collins IND-350 ADF Indicator
Collins AMR-350 Audio Panel
Sigtronic Intercom
Bendix-King KN62 DME
Mitchell Autocontrol IIIB Autopilot
Electric Pitch Trim
Sigmatek 4000C (52D54) Autopilot Directional Gyroscope
EDO-AIR Mitchell IC-388 Radio Omni Coupler
Kannad 406AF ELT, battery due 05/2027
J.P. Instruments Temperature Monitoring System, Engine Analyzer, FAA STC SA2586NM
Concorde RG-35AXC Battery, manufactured in June 2020
Interior
Grey vinyl seats
Pilot adjustable seat
Exterior
White with red & light blue accents, 8/10
Repainted in March 2001
Options
Cabin Air Blower
Electric Pitch Trim
ECD Corporation Turboplus Intercooler, FAA STC SA2145NM
Turboplus Modified Air Induction System, FAA STC SA2144NM
ACD Corporation Pressurized Magneto System, FAA STC SE4303NM
Merlyn Produicts, Inc Rotomaster Turbocharger Waste Gate, FAA STC SE4731NM
Merlyn Products, Inc Installation of Continental engine Models TSIO-360-F & FB, FAA STC SA4732NM
J.P. Instruments Temperature Monitoring System, Engine Analyzer, FAA STC SA2586NM
Strobe Lights
Rotating Beacon
Remarks
First registered in USA as N6238C, Registered in Switzerland in 1990, Re-Registered in USA in 2020.
Annual inspection: August 2023.
All flexible fuel lines & oil hoses (25 each) replaced in June 2021.
Flexible Brake Lines replaced in 2021.
Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Engine
Continental TSIO-360-FB, S/N: 299504-R TT: 938:25 Factory rebuilt in 1994 Compressions taken during last annual inspection: 1: 71/80, 2: 60/80, 3: 68/80, 4: 62/80, 5: 58/80, 6: 70/80. Propeller 2 bladed Propeller, Hartzell BHC-C2YF-1BF, S/N: AM1908 TT: 3733:30 TSOH: 190:36 Overahauled: November 2020, Installed June 2021 Woodward Governor overhauled November 2020, Installed June 2021 Avionics Garmin GNC255A NAV-COM 8.33 kHz Bendix King KI209 NAV Incicator Garmin GTX335 ADSB Out Transponder, FAA STC SA01714WI Garmin GA-35 GPS WAAS Antenna Garmin GAE12 Altitude Encoder Collins VHF-251 COM Collins VIR-351 NAV Collins IND-350 NAV Indicator Collins GLS-350 ILS Receiver Collins ADF-650 Collins IND-350 ADF Indicator Collins AMR-350 Audio Panel Sigtronic Intercom Bendix-King KN62 DME Mitchell Autocontrol IIIB Autopilot Electric Pitch Trim Sigmatek 4000C (52D54) Autopilot Directional Gyroscope EDO-AIR Mitchell IC-388 Radio Omni Coupler Kannad 406AF ELT, battery due 05/2027 J.P. Instruments Temperature Monitoring System, Engine Analyzer, FAA STC SA2586NM Concorde RG-35AXC Battery, manufactured in June 2020 Interior Grey vinyl seats Pilot adjustable seat Exterior White with red & light blue accents, 8/10 Repainted in March 2001 Options Cabin Air Blower Electric Pitch Trim ECD Corporation Turboplus Intercooler, FAA STC SA2145NM Turboplus Modified Air Induction System, FAA STC SA2144NM ACD Corporation Pressurized Magneto System, FAA STC SE4303NM Merlyn Produicts, Inc Rotomaster Turbocharger Waste Gate, FAA STC SE4731NM Merlyn Products, Inc Installation of Continental engine Models TSIO-360-F & FB, FAA STC SA4732NM J.P. Instruments Temperature Monitoring System, Engine Analyzer, FAA STC SA2586NM Strobe Lights Rotating Beacon Remarks First registered in USA as N6238C, Registered in Switzerland in 1990, Re-Registered in USA in 2020. Annual inspection: August 2023. All flexible fuel lines & oil hose
Interior
Grey vinyl seats Pilot adjustable seat Exterior White with red & light blue accents, 8/10 Repainted in March 2001 Options Cabin Air Blower Electric Pitch Trim ECD Corporation Turboplus Intercooler, FAA STC SA2145NM Turboplus Modified Air Induction System, FAA STC SA2144NM ACD Corporation Pressurized Magneto System, FAA STC SE4303NM Merlyn Produicts, Inc Rotomaster Turbocharger Waste Gate, FAA STC SE4731NM Merlyn Products, Inc Installation of Continental engine Models TSIO-360-F & FB, FAA STC SA4732NM J.P. Instruments Temperature Monitoring System, Engine Analyzer, FAA STC SA2586NM Strobe Lights Rotating Beacon Remarks First registered in USA as N6238C, Registered in Switzerland in 1990, Re-Registered in USA in 2020. Annual inspection: August 2023. All flexible fuel lines & oil hoses (25 each) replaced in June 2021. Flexible Brake Lines replaced in 2021. Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Exterior
White with red & light blue accents, 8/10 Repainted in March 2001 Options Cabin Air Blower Electric Pitch Trim ECD Corporation Turboplus Intercooler, FAA STC SA2145NM Turboplus Modified Air Induction System, FAA STC SA2144NM ACD Corporation Pressurized Magneto System, FAA STC SE4303NM Merlyn Produicts, Inc Rotomaster Turbocharger Waste Gate, FAA STC SE4731NM Merlyn Products, Inc Installation of Continental engine Models TSIO-360-F & FB, FAA STC SA4732NM J.P. Instruments Temperature Monitoring System, Engine Analyzer, FAA STC SA2586NM Strobe Lights Rotating Beacon Remarks First registered in USA as N6238C, Registered in Switzerland in 1990, Re-Registered in USA in 2020. Annual inspection: August 2023. All flexible fuel lines & oil hoses (25 each) replaced in June 2021. Flexible Brake Lines replaced in 2021. Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Stefano Scossa
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Switzerland | Apr 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1978 Piper Arrow is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,733 hours on the airframe. There are currently 187 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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Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Switzerland
CH
Seller reportedTitle Status
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