1978 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
4 owners since new. Idaho history currently California based. No Hail. No corrosion. One of the few desirable late 70's Turbo Arrows with the conventional tail. The Owner regularly sees 160 knots on 11 Gallons an hour.
Engine
ENGINE TIME: 1397.2 hours SMOH on Continential IO-360FB
Propeller
PROP TIME: 120 Hours SPOH on a Hartzell 3 Blade
Interior
Deluxe Tan Leather seats with matching side panels and carpet. Cream Headliner. Overall rated 8 out of 10
Exterior
White upper, Black lower with Maroon and Gold minor accents in attractive custom modern scheme, Tinted windows. Overall Rated 7 out of 10
Inspection
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
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$169,900
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Placerville, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$169,900
|
CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Skywagons.com
aircraftdealer.com
|
$169,900
|
Placerville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Deluxe Tan Leather Seats
globalplanesearch.com
|
$169,900
|
CA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Mark Pilkington
barnstormers.com
|
$169,900
|
Placerville, CA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Skywagons
controller.com
|
$169,900
|
Placerville, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Skywagons
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$172,891 *
GBP £128,403
|
Placerville, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Skywagons
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$175,139
|
Placerville, California, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1978 Piper Arrow (N47442) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,810 hours on the airframe. There are currently 195 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $169,900.
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 3,810 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe.
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Piper Arrow — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
MEDEVICE SOLUTIONS LLC
Registration Address
AUBURN, CA
Certificate Issued
2023-10-05
Airworthiness
1977-09-10
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
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
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026
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