1979 Piper Arrow for sale

1979 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$129,500within typical asking range
Location Greenville, SC
Total Time 1,901 hrs
Engine SMOH 751 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-7931204
Reg # N29648
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Airframe: TTAF: 1901 Engines: SFRM: 751 Props: 3 Blade Prop Time: 1453

Engine

SFRM: 751

Interior

7+ Gold interior, tan fabric

Exterior

6+ Glass good White, red, gold

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

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Source Price Action
Robert Powell
aircraftdealer.com
$129,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1979 Piper Arrow (N29648) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,901 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 $129,500.

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 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 1,901 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 99 hours remaining to engine TBO .

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (WORLD CARS INC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,901 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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

Registered Owner

WORLD CARS INC

Registration Address

WILMINGTON, DE

Certificate Issued

2021-02-16

Airworthiness

1979-05-04

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Greenville, SC

Seller reported 275 more aircraft in South Carolina →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Greenville, SC but FAA registration shows WILMINGTON, DE. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N29648.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within 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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