1979 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Piper Arrow IV - 1979 Piper PA28RT-201T
Total airframe 5465.65hrs Engine top overhall was done at 5275.66hrs (190hrs ago)
2040 hours since full engine overhaul, engine is On-Condition.
Continental TSIO-360-FB - 200hp, turbocharged with new turbo fitted 800hrs ago Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF 3 bladed propeller
New paint mid 2017 including interior trim, seats, and carpets. New front windscreen 2024 Fresh annual as of December 2024 ARA due August 2025 Well-maintained with all logbooks available.
Aircraft located at North Shore Airfield
Fully IFR aircraft, great cross country complex hour builder Garmin GNS530W coupled to a AeroCruze 100 autopilot with autolevel Garmin GTX330 ES (ADS-B out) transponder iLevil 2 SW (ADS-B in) AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System) JPI EDM-700 engine monitor JPI Fuel Scan 450 TCAS connected to GNS530W DME, Com2, Nav2 LED lights, toebar and jumper leads. Aircraft cover
NB: Will be sold with new aircraft registration
FAA AD 2020-26-16 wing spar inspection ( As of 10/1/26, 400hrs to go before spar inspection. Garmin GNS530W coupled to a AeroCruze 100 autopilot with autolevel Garmin GTX330 ES (ADS-B out) transponder iLevil 2 SW (ADS-B in) AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System) JPI EDM-700 engine monitor JPI Fuel Scan 450 TCAS connected to GNS530W DME, Com2, Nav2
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$111,196
$110,230
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New Zealand | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1979 Piper Arrow (ZK-LGR) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,465 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 $111,196.
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 5,465 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 (ZK-LGR) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New Zealand
NZ
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below 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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