1978 Piper Arrow for sale

1978 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$134,000Good Deal
Location Novato, CA
Total Time 3,681 hrs
Engine SMOH 511 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-7803088
Reg # N6089H
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Piper AutoControl IIIB A/P Garmin GTX 330 Transponder uAvionix tailbeacon ADS-B (2) McCoy Avionics 1700VTX control/display unit on King KX-170Bs PS Engineering PM-1000 Intercom King KMA 20 audio panel Davtron 301F OAT Clock

Description

This solid low-times turbo Arrow shows very well, inside and out. See below for digitized logbooks.

Interior

New side panels and seat coverings from Airtex Products 2008 Carpet 1992

Exterior

New windshields 2008 Painted by Cimarron 1992

Inspection

Annual due: 4/1/2026. Alt/Sta/XPDR due: 4/1/2027. These specifications are presented as introductory information only. They do not constitute representations or warranties of any kind. Accordingly, you should rely on your own inspection of this aircraft to verify correctness. The aircraft is subject to prior sale, and/or removal from the market.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1978 Piper Arrow (N6089H) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,681 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 below the market average at $134,000.

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 3,681 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 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (GROMER GERALD M)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,681 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

Registered Owner

GROMER GERALD M

Registration Address

SEBASTOPOL, CA

Certificate Issued

2007-11-26

Airworthiness

1979-11-19

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Novato, CA

Seller reported 715 more aircraft in CA →

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 N6089H.

Price History

2 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$134,450
Range: $125,000 — $155,625
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
0%
Fair Price

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