1979 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRFull 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
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heartland Airplanes
controller.com
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$179,000
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Olathe, KS | Mar 25, 2026 | 123 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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
Piper Arrow — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N3037K.
Location & Ownership
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
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.