1978 Piper Arrow for sale

1978 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$216,191
Location Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Total Time 2,250 hrs
Engine SMOH 105 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # D-ENTB Germany
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin G500 Nxi GDU 1060 ADC Garmin G5 Standby Instrument Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Marker Beacon Intercom Garmin GTN650 NAV COM GPS 760 Channels FM Immune 8.33 kHz WAAS Garmin GNC255A NAV COM 760 Channels FM Immune 8.33 kHz Garmin GTX345 Mode S Transponder ADSB In and Out Garmin GFC500 Autopilot with Smart Glide Switch Go Around Switch King KR87 ADF King KN62A DME BF Goodrich 406 AF-Compact ELT with Panel Mount Switch Battery due 12/2029 Radio Master Switch with Ground Clearance Intercom with Headset Connectors for all occupants Copilot Altimeter Cigarette Lighter 12 Volts Socket on Pilot and Copilot Side

Description

Private Aircraft Previously Registered as N3707M Currently Hangared Recent avionics upgrade All Log Books available since new Empty Weight: 815.10 Kg MTOW: 1315 kg Noise Certificate, 77.2 dBA, according ICAO Annex 16, Volume I, Chapter 10 (10.4a) Last Annual Inspection completed 10/10/2024 Propeller Ground Strike with Engine Tear Down Inspection and Propeller Replacement, Flaps and Belly Inboard Hat Channels and Lower Engine Cowl Repair, occurred June 1991 at TT: 180 Hrs Specifications subject to verification by purchaser

Engine

6 Cylinder Turbo Charged Continental TSIO-360-FB1B TSOH: 105 hrs Overhauled 11/12/2015 Cylinders Compresion Values: 69, 68, 69, 70, 67, 69 (07/10/2024)

Propeller

Ovehauled 24/11/2008 Recommended TBO: 2000 hrs / 6 Years

Interior

Original red velour with black and red side panels and red carpet, side courtains, all in good condition All seats equipped with headrest, black seatbelts with pilot and copilot shoulder haness

Exterior

Original white with red and gold stripes, black wings and horizontal stabilator leading edges, in fair condition

Inspection

Annual inspection overdue, will be performed prior delivery and after payment of a deposit by the buyer

Modifications / STCs

- Turbo Plus Automatic Alternate Air Door, NASA Submerged Inlet, New Filter, Inlet Plenum, FAA STC SA2144NM

- Turbo Plus Nacelle Cowl Flaps, FAA STC SA2148NM

- Portable Oxygen System with Devilbiss PD1000 Pulse Regulator Compact Conserving Device

- Electric Primer Switch

- Electric Cabin Blower with High and Low Selector Switch

- Automatic Lading Gear Extension System

- Navigation Lights

- Concorde RG-35AXC Platinum Series Sealed Lead Acid Aircraft Battery with highest cranking power and capacity in the 35 Group, Replaced in April 2023

- Brackett Induction Air Filter

- Tow Bar

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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$216,191
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1978 Piper Arrow (D-ENTB) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,250 hours on the airframe. There are currently 189 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $216,191.

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 2,250 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: 2,250 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (D-ENTB) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland

CH

Seller reported 45 more aircraft in Ticino →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for D-ENTB.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (D-ENTB). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

Price History

8 price events · sources: avpay.aero, controller.com, planecheck.com

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