1979 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
1979 Piper PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IV
This aircraft would easily rank among the best spec'd and presented Turbo Arrows in Australasia.
Reluctant sale by private owner
HISTORY
> Imported to New Zealand in 1982
> Private ownership and use only since at least 2006
> Current ownership last 18 years
> Always hangered since at least 2006 GENERAL CONDITIONS
> This is not available for any rental or lease deal
> Finance available to an approved purchaser.
> Aircraft is available for inspection in Nelson, New Zealand.
PRICE
> Listing price is converted to USD, however actual sale price is $350,000 New Zealand Dollars.
> Price is plus GST if sold in New Zealand.
ENQUIRIES
This listing is managed on behalf of the owner by:
GENCO VALUATION LTD, Est. 1999. Fixed Wing and Rotor Wing Aircraft Valuers.
Please expedite your enquiry via our "website" link below - your enquiry will be passed to and discussed directly with the owner in New Zealand.
Interior
Well above average for age 9/10 Grey leather seats Good plastics
Exterior
Well above average for age 9/10 No corrosion
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Genco Valuation Ltd. (Aircraft Valuers)
planecheck.com
|
$185,500
|
New Zealand | May 03, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1979 Piper Arrow (ZK-EZM) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 189 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $185,500.
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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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-EZM) 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
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 ZK-EZM against the NTSB accident database.
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