1981 Piper Arrow for sale

1981 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$78,143Great Deal
Total Time 4,099 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-8118012
Reg # G-JSCA UK
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GTN650 Com/Nav/ GPS Garmin GNS430 Com/Nav/ GPS Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX335 Mode S Transponder Colins 650 ADF Collins IND-450 DME Piper Century 21 Autopilot (INOP) Fully IFR Compatible

Description

UKAS is pleased to offer this 1981 PA28R-201 Arrow IV. The aircraft presents well and is in good condition throughout. Currently owned by a syndicate with the added benefit of being regularly flown between 50-100 hrs a year. Fitted with a good Garmin avionics suite making this a good IFR platform.

The Piper Arrow is renowned for its reliable performance, boasting an efficient cruise fuel burn of approximately 10 gallons per hour—making it a great choice for travel and contributes to its overall appeal as an aircraft ready for its next new adventure.

If you are interested in making G-JSCA your own, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to assisting you!

Call for Price; UK VAT Paid Status

Modifications / STCs

Tow Bar

Fuselage Cover

REMARKS

UKAS can help organise transport of the aircraft to any location. Please contact us to discuss further

Aircraft Subject to Prior Sale or Removal from Market without Notice

Specification Subject to Verification by Purchaser

We welcome any inspection by serious parties.

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Andy Caddick
avbuyer.com
$78,143
$79,622
UK Aviation Sales
planecheck.com
$78,663 *
£ 58,500
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
Call for Price

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1981 Piper Arrow (G-JSCA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,099 hours on the airframe. There are currently 198 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $78,143.

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. With 4,099 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,099 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (G-JSCA) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for G-JSCA.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (G-JSCA). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

Price History

4 price events · sources: avbuyer.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$130,036
Range: $120,675 — $151,125
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-40%
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