1978 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Private aircraft, low time, hangared!
First registered in USA as N6238C
Registered in Switzerland in 1990
Re-Registered in USA in 2020
Equipped with working automatic landing gear retraction-extension system Annual inspection: August 2023
All flexible fuel lines and oil hoses (25 each) replaced in June 2021
Flexible Brake Lines replaced in 2021
Specifications subject to verfification by purchaser
Interior
Grey vinyle seats Pilot adjustable seat
Exterior
White with red and light blue accents, 8/10 Repainted in March 2001
Modifications / STCs
• 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 and FB, FAA STC SA4732NM
• J.P. Instruments Temperature Monitoring System, Engine Analyzer, FAA STC SA2586NM
• Strobe Lights
• Rotating Beacon
• Polished Spinner
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 | May 03, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1978 Piper Arrow (N579GZ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,733 hours on the airframe. There are currently 185 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 N579GZ.
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
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