1979 Piper Arrow for sale

1979 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

PRICE ON REQUEST
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Location France
Total Time 3,300 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R7931039
Reg # F-GJPO France
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Aspen Evolution PFD + HSI Garmin GTN 650 + GNC255A Transponder mode S Trig DME & ADF Bendix/King

Description

1979 PIPER AIRCRAFT PA-28 ARROW IV SERIAL NUMBER : 28R7931039 Airplane time state: TTAF: 3300 hrs since new Continental engine 6 cylinders. TTE 730 hrs ARC valid.

Engine

1 Engine, Piston

Interior

7/10

Exterior

7/10

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1979 Piper Arrow (F-GJPO) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,300 hours on the airframe. There are currently 223 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 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 3,300 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: 3,300 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (F-GJPO) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

France

FR

Seller reported

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 F-GJPO against the NTSB accident database.

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