1978 Piper Arrow for sale

1978 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$150,000Fair Price
Location Spanish Fork, UT
Total Time 2,739 hrs
Engine SMOH 836 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-7803179
Reg # N3587M
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

GMA 340 Audio Panel GTX 327 Transponder GDL 88 ADS-B In/Out GNS 430W Flight Stream 210

Description

PacTex Aviation and Anthony present N3587M, a beautifully maintained Piper Turbo Arrow III. This hardy and quick aircraft is the perfect cross country and commuter aircraft for anyone looking to fly higher or upgrade to something faster. This aircraft has been maintained in beautiful condition, always hangared, and is flown on occasion. This aircraft is fully IFR rated, and is sporting a GMA 340 Audio Panel, GTX 327 Transponder, GDL 88 ADS-B In/Out, GNS 430W, Autopilot, and a Flight Stream 210. This aircraft has recently undergone an annual inspection as well as had an exhaust overhaul. With an accident free low time airframe, at just over 2,000 hours, and 836 hours since last major overhaul, this aircraft has plenty of life left and is easier to insure. With a beautiful interior and exterior, this aircraft will make you proud to be its new owner! Located in Spanish Fork, Utah. The fully digitized logs are available on our website or by email request. Please contact Anthony at if you have any questions.

Engine

TSIO-360-FB6B Exhaust overhauled in 2022

Interior

Factory interior and paint.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Pactex Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$150,000
Casey Cartusciello
avpay.aero
$150,000
Pactex Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
$150,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1978 Piper Arrow (N3587M) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,739 hours on the airframe. There are currently 188 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $150,000.

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 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 2,739 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: 2,739 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 N3587M.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Spanish Fork, UT

Seller reported 105 more aircraft in UT →

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 N3587M against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$134,450
Range: $125,000 — $155,625
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+12%
Above Market

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