1979 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Immaculately presented and maintained both inside and out, this Arrow IV comes very well equipped with an upgraded Garmin panel, interior refurbishment and impeccable custom paint. Never used for flight training, always hangared, no damage history, only three owners since new, with recent new tyres, LED lighting and Scimitar prop, this aircraft is in exceptional shape and ready for a new owner - for sale through Airflite.
BEW: 816 kg
MTOW: 1247 kg
Fuel Capacity: 273 Litres (usable)
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GTN 650xi
GFC 500
GTX 345
GTR 225
2 x Garmin G5
JPI EDM830 engine monitor
King KR 87 ADF receiver
Magnetometer
Davtron 301C-A OAT
Full Hans Reinke leather seating & matching side panels. Colour: Malga 5034 (Dark Grey) + Riga 5030 (Taupe)
CASA approved English Wilton wool carpet. Colour: Charcoal 207N
Recent complete strip and repaint by Flinders Aviation.
Custom paint scheme, base colour: Blue/White, highlights: Maroon & Grey
Recent tinted windows & windscreen (thickness: 0.250 – Solar Grey)
Third owner since new
Private use only – never used as a trainer
LED strobes and landing light
Recent new Hartzell Scimitar prop
Recent new tyres
Internal factory corrosion proofing (Zinc Chromate)
Spare prop
Redline Sidewinder Power Driver tug included
Always hangared
No damage history
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model
Propeller
Scimitar
Interior
refurbishment and impeccable custom paint
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Airflite
controller.com
|
$232,832
$226,591
|
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1979 Piper Arrow (VH-DTB) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,652 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 above the market average at $232,832.
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 2,652 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.
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Piper Arrow — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-DTB) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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We'll check VH-DTB against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above 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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