1981 Piper Arrow for sale

1981 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$139,500Fair Price
Location Taylor, TX
Total Time 3,130 hrs
Engine SMOH 44 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-8131072
Reg # N8327H
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin GTN-650 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com MAC 1700 Digital Nav/Com #2 Garmin GTX-330ES w/ADS-B Out Bendix/King KMA-24 Audio Panel SoftCom 4-place Intercom System Century 21 Autopilot

Description

Low Time, Only 3,270 TTAF, 100 SMOH on Turbo Charged TSIO-360-FB Engine, Factory Air Conditioning, Garmin GTN-650 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com, MAC 1700 Digital Nav/Com, Garmin GTX-330ES Transponder with ADS-B Out, 4-place Intercom with Bendix/King KMA-24 Audio Panel and Century 21 Autopilot.

Engine

Continental TSIO-360-FB 200hp Engine Serial Number: 310572 44 Hours SMOH

Propeller

Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1, 3-Blade Propeller Hub Serial Number: EE958 44 SOH

Interior

Original Crushed Velour Seats and coordinating side panels and carpet in Rust. Pilot and Co-Pilot Vertical Adjusting Seats

Exterior

Original, Juneau White with FireHorn, Madrid Red and Claret stripes

Inspection

Annual Inspection August 2025, Next Due September 1, 2026 FAR 91.411 and 91.413 August 2025, Next Due September 1, 2027 MAINTENANCE NOTES Annual Inspection, August 2025 New Crankshaft, August 2025 Turbo Overhauled, August 2025 Engine Overhauled, July 2022 Propeller Overhaul, July 2022 New Engine Hoses, July 2022 New Mixture Cable, July 2022 New Vacuum Pump, July 2022 New Turbo V-Clamps, July 2022 New Exhaust Stacks, July 2022 New Tachometer, July 2022 New Door Seal, Jan 2020 New Fire Extinguisher, Jan 2020 Hyd Power Pack Overhaul, Oct 2018 Installed GTN-650 GPS/Nav/Com Nov 2016 Installed GTX-345 Transponder, Nov 2016 LED Landing Light, Sept. 2015 Replaced Rudder, May 2014 New Elevator Trim Cable, May 2014 New Landing Gear Hoses, May 2014 Gear Hyd Pack Overhauled, Aug 2010 New A/C Compressor, Aug 2000 Merlyn Automatic Wastegate, June 1991

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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Leading Edge Aircraft
trade-a-plane.com
$139,500
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controller.com
$139,500
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controlleremea.co.uk
$141,956 *
GBP £105,428
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aviationtrader.com.au
$143,801
Leading Edge Aircraft
aerotrader.com
$139,500

* 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 (N8327H) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,130 hours on the airframe. There are currently 189 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $139,500.

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 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 3,130 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: 3,130 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 registration data pending for N8327H.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Taylor, TX

Seller reported 887 more aircraft in TX →

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 N8327H against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$155,000
Range: $134,500 — $168,500
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-10%
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