1979 Piper Arrow for sale

1979 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$179,000above typical asking range
Location Olathe, KS
Total Time 1,199 hrs
Engine SMOH 7 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-7931031
Reg # N3037K
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
AVIONICS: King

Full IFR Package KMA-20 Audio Panel w/ 3 LMB KX-170B #1 NAV/COM w/ ILS KX-170B #2 NAV/COM w/VOR LOC Sandel SN3308 E.S.H.I. UPS/Apollo 2001 NMS GPS System Guardian I Standby Vacuum System Century 2000 Autopilot System A/P is NAV GPS Coupled King KT-76A Transponder Altitude Encoder Garmin GDL 82 for ADS-B Out King KN-64 DME w/ PS Engineering PM-1000 II Intercom System Avionics Master Switch Electric Trim OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: Artex ELT-345 406Mz ELT M-20 Air/Oil Separator Bogart Copper Cables Optional Engine Primer System Inertial Reel Shoulder Harness Auxiliary Power Receptacle Wing Tip Strobe Lights Merlyn Upper Deck Pressure Controller Super Cabin Soundproofing RMD Wing Tips w/Landing Recog Lights Precise Flight Pulse Lighting System Heavy Gauge Door Window w/Air Vent Tru-Speed Indicator Heated Pitot / Aux Static Source

Description

Detailed Description 1979 PIPER TURBO ARROW IV N3037K - EXTREMELY Low Time Airframe - FRESH Engine O/H - Hangared, No Damage Airplane, Complete Logbooks and Records - Same Mid-Missouri Owner for last 27 years

Engine

ENGINE: 10 SMOH (Continental TSIO-360-FB1A with Mfg. Ser # 305907) PROPELLER: 75 Since Prop O/H (Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF)

Interior

The interior was originally Sandelwood Velour in Excellent Condition, but looked a bit dated with the color. All four cabin chairs were updated with custom two-tone leather.

Exterior

Factory original paint that looks like new. Hangared in Missouri for the last 27 years and in Michigan before that. Still looks like new. Overall Matterhorn with accent strips in Buckskin, Saffron, and Toreador Red. Shaded 'N' number. Really good-looking airplane.

Inspection

Annual Due: May 2026 IFR Certs (Transponder, Altimeter & Static System) Due: May 2027 Useful Load: 999 Lbs Fuel Capacity: 72 US Gals

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Heartland Airplanes
controller.com
$179,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1979 Piper Arrow (N3037K) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,199 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 above the market average at $179,000.

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 1,199 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 801 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,199 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

FAA registration data pending for N3037K.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Olathe, KS

Seller reported 143 more aircraft in Kansas →

Title 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 N3037K against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

9 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above 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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