1978 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Clean low time 1978 Piper Turbo Arrow III (conventional tail) with only 3360 hours since new. Continental FB engine (VAR crank) has 1815 hours since factory rebuild in 1998. Compressions at last annual were 65+. Complete logbooks since new and no major damage history (wing leading edge outboard skin, two ribs and wingtip in 1988). Original paint with touchup in fair-good condition and refurbished interior in good condition. King digital IFR package with King GPS and ADS-B out. Annual due June 1, 2026 and useful load is 1088 pounds. Reason for sale is owner has purchased another aircraft. Hangared in Ohio. ***Logbook copies can be found at
Engine
Continental remanufactured engine has 1815 hours on FB engine (VAR crank) done in 1998. Compressions last annual inspection were 65+. Pressurized magnetos had recent 500 hour inspection.
Interior
Clean what appears to be original paint with touchup. Allover White with Gold and Brown accent striping. Hangared. Overall in fair condition with normal wear in high wear areas. Rated 6 Interior was refurbished in 1998 in Brown and Tan leather seats with coordinating side panels and Brown carpeting. Generally in good condition with normal wear. Rated 6
Exterior
with touchup in fair-good condition and refurbished
Inspection
Annual due June 1, 2026 and useful
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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DeTray Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$109,900
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Bucyrus, OH | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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DeTray Aviation
planecheck.com
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$109,900
|
US Ohio, OH | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Allover White
globalplanesearch.com
|
$89,900
|
Courlans, France | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1978 Piper Arrow (N2855M) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,360 hours on the airframe. There are currently 184 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $109,900.
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 3,360 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N2855M.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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