1979 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
YR-CEF is probably the best PA28 201 Arrow on the market and it is for sale due to upgrade to a pressurized twin engine 340A. Completely rebuilt to current specifications: New Propeller (2020), new glass cockpit and substitution of all electrical cabling, switches and Antennas (2021), LED lights (2021), New leather Interior (2021), New Retractable Gear hydraulic (2022), Aerodinamic Kit (2023), New Engine (2023), New Turbo (2024). All SID compliant, lovingly maintained by professional CAMO organization (SSAvC Bucarest). YR-CEF is VFR/IFR approved, 150 NM TAS (11.5 Gal/Hour at 65% power) at FL 100 that you can reach in 12 minutes, this is the ideal plane to commute intercity quickly, safely and in comfort. The airplane is ideal for grass / gravel airfields and has exceptional STOL performance (< 500 m T/O & LDG at MTOW). Get Cirrus flight performance and much shorter landing/take off roll for 1/3 of the price. Price requested reflects the amount of money effectively invested in this plane. Flown by owner and a few selected professional pilots for work & leisure purposes. Never used for training. Maintenance Records Available on request. Plane is available for inspection or test flight. Can arrange delivery worldwide at additional transport costs.
Propeller
Installed in 2020
Interior
Seats and side boards brown leather Interior, new carpets and Alcantara overhead (2021). 10/10.
Exterior
Bare Skin repaint in 2010. 9/10
Inspection
Last ARC in July 2024 and just completed the 100h inspection. All maintenance records are available.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cret
planecheck.com
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$337,822 *
€ 290,000
|
Romania | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
777 Aircraft Sales
controller.com
|
$429,460
$426,115
|
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
777 Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$440,212 *
AUD $612,996
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Bucharest, Bucure?Ti, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
777 Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$431,628 *
GBP £320,376
|
Bucharest, Bucure?Ti, Romania | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1979 Piper Arrow (YR-CEF) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 185 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $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 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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (YR-CEF) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
RO
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No FAA title records
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