1979 Piper Arrow for sale

1979 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$155,000
Location Fresno, CA
Total Time 3,630 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,675 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-7918234
Reg # N2954Q
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel w/ 4 place intercom. Envision Avionics Panel GNS 430 WAAS/GPS/Com/Nav/map King KX 165A Nav/Com 2nd Glideslope receiver GTX 335 Transponder Aspen EFD E5 1000 Electronic flight display TruTrak Vizion Autopilot with emergency level button Guardian Avionics USB charging units

Description

1979 Piper Arrow IV, N2954Q, 3630 TTSN, 1675 SMOH, 40 SPOH, Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel, GNS 430 WAAS, King KX 165A, GTX 335 Transponder, TruTrak Vizion 3 Autopilot, Aspen EFD 1000 EFIS, March 2026 Annual, Recent Paint Interior and Glass. Based/Hangared in Chandler-Fresno Airport (KFCH)

Engine

1675 Since major overhaul Lycoming IO-360-C1C6 40hrs since new McCauley 2 blade prop Plane Power Alternator Electronics International CGR-30P Engine Monitor - EGT, CHT, Fuel computer and more!

Propeller

3630 TTSN Annual completed - March 2026 91.411 413 completed - March 2026

Interior

Overall Matterhorn White with Gray fabric seats - December 2019 New tinted glass - one piece windshield LED Nav lights and landing light.

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

Price Comparison

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Circle M Aviation
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$155,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1979 Piper Arrow (N2954Q) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,630 hours on the airframe. There are currently 203 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,900 to $419,290. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $155,000.

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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $65/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 3,630 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: 3,630 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 N2954Q.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fresno, CA

Seller reported 699 more aircraft in California →

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 N2954Q against the NTSB accident database.

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