1979 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel / Marker Beacon / Intercom Garmin GNS430 WAAS NAV-COM-GPS Aspen EFD1000 Primary Function Display / HSI
Isntalled in 2022 MD41-14B4 Annunciator Panel Avionics International Supply AIS80-1 CDI Switch Unit King KX155 NAV-COM King KI209 VOR LOC-Glide-Slope Indicator King KN62A DME King KR86 ADF Becker BX6403-2 Mode S Transponder ACK A30 Mod 3 Blind Encoder Altimatic Autocontrol IIIB Autopilot Electric Pitch Trim S-TEC 60 Pitch Trib Stab. STC SA5110SW-D S-TEC Selector Alerter Panel WX8 Storm Scope True Speed Indicator Second Attitude Indicator Co-Pilot Altimeter Astro Tech Digital Clock/OAT Indicator Kannad 406 AF Compact ELT with Remote Switch
Installed 07/09/2012 2 LED Stripes Glareshield Panel LightsDescription
Piper PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IV Imported in Italy in 1988
Well maintained and hangared Arrow
Under CAMO
Interior
Red velour with black side inserts, red carpet All 4 seats equipped with headrest Front adjustable seats Shoulder Harness Seat Belts Original, in good condition
Exterior
Original Piper design Juneau White Matador Red Trim Las Vegas Gold Accents Good condition
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stefano Scossa
avbuyer.com
|
$113,769
$114,669
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Italy | Jun 02, 2026 | 55 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1979 Piper Arrow (N500DS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,510 hours on the airframe. There are currently 203 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,900 to $419,290. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $113,769.
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 3,510 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 registration data pending for N500DS.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Italy
IT
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N500DS.
Price History
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