1979 Piper Arrow for sale

1979 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$120,000within typical asking range
Location Temple, TX
Total Time 7,781 hrs
Engine SMOH 961 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-7918169
Reg # N2842T
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin 430 Non-WAAS GPS King KX 170B Bendix King KT 76C TSO transponder KMA 20 TSO Piper Auto Control IIIB

Autopilot Skybeacon ADSB out

Description

For sale: 1979 Piper Arrow IV, N2842T, KTPL, 7781 total time, 961 SMOH, 961 SPOH, IFR, 4 seats, Garmin 430 Non-WAAS GPS, King KX 170B, Bendix King KT 76C TSO Transponder, KMA 20 TSO, Piper Auto Control IIIB - Autopilot, Skybeacon ADSB out, Eddy Current Inspection Completed, All AD's complied with, Complete log books, Lycoming IO-360-C1C6, Annual 3/10/2025, Compressions 78/80, 72/80, 75/80, 77/80, Seats and side panels redone in 2022, rubber flooring, 125 kts true at 9 gph, IFR 24 month inspection April 2025. Hours may change as the plane is flown regularly. • Contact Daryl Stacey , Owner - located Belton, TX 76513 United States • Telephone: ---------- • Posted April 2, 2026 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad • View Larger Images

Engine

Lycoming IO-360-C1C6 961 SMOH, 961 SPOH Annual 3/10/2025 Compressions: 78/80, 72/80, 75/80, 77/80

Interior

Seats and side panels redone in 2022 Rubber flooring

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Daryl Stacey
trade-a-plane.com
$120,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1979 Piper Arrow (N2842T) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,781 hours on the airframe. There are currently 218 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119 to $417,623. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $120,000.

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 7,781 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: 7,781 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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 N2842T.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Temple, TX

Seller reported 1039 more aircraft in Texas →

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 N2842T against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, barnstormers.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $112,008–$168,986.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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