1979 Piper Arrow for sale

1979 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$175,000
Location Salisbury, MD
Total Time 7,706 hrs
Engine SMOH 382 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # RL-32424-51E
Reg # N2248X
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GDL-88 Garmin GDL-69A Dual Aspen Avionics EVOLUTION 1500 Garmin GMA 340 audio panel JPI EDM-900 King KX-155 Nav/Com radio Century IIIB autopilot with GPS Steering from Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GTX-327 Transponder Kannard 406 ELT ADS B In and Out XM Satellite Radio Nexrad Radar GPWS TAWS Electric Trim

Description

This is a beautiful Arrow with all the avionics you could want!!! Come get it before it's gone. PRICE REDUCED 1979 PIPER ARROW IV PA-28RT-201 N2248X Factory new Lycoming IO-360-C1C6 Serial Number(s) RL-32424-51E Total engine hours: 382.8 TBO: 2200 Annual due Sept 2026 Airframe hours: 7706.5 Wing spar eddy current and A/D current Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GDL-88 Garmin GDL-69A Dual Aspen Avionics EVOLUTION 1500 Garmin GMA 340 audio panel JPI EDM-900 King KX-155 Nav/Com radio Century IIIB autopilot with GPS Steering from Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GTX-327 Transponder Kannard 406 ELT ADS B In and Out Wing Root Fairings XM Satellite Radio Nexrad Radar GPWS TAWS Electric Trim new tires Engine block heater Battery tender hook up LED landing light Custom cover Cabin exhaust fan (low/high) IFR certified Complete logbooks Airplane continues to fly so times will change slightly. Airline pilot owned. 1 accident in 1993 all documented, no surprises.

Engine

Factory new Lycoming IO-360-C1C6 Serial Number(s) RL-32424-51E 382.8 SNEW TBO: 2200

Interior

Interior is used but in exceptional condition. Exhaust fan (high/low) Paint is a 9/10

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
$175,000
Benjamin Lyndaker
barnstormers.com
$175,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1979 Piper Arrow (N2248X) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,706 hours on the airframe. There are currently 183 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $175,000.

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 7,706 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: 7,706 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 N2248X.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Salisbury, MD

Seller reported 86 more aircraft in MD →

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 N2248X against the NTSB accident database.

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