1979 Piper Arrow for sale

1979 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$228,721Overpriced
Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Total Time 2,652 hrs
Engine SMOH 65 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-7918132
Reg # VH-DTB Australia
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
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

Description

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.

Propeller

Scimitar

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Airflite
controller.com
$228,721
$226,591
Airflite
controlleremea.co.uk
$228,951 *
GBP £169,939
Airflite
aviationtrader.com.au
$233,393 *
AUD $325,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

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 187 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $228,721.

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 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,652 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 (VH-DTB) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

AU

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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 VH-DTB against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, aviationtrader.com.au, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$152,900
Range: $119,975 — $184,147
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
+50%
Above Market

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Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision. Actual transaction prices may differ from asking prices.