1982 Piper Arrow for sale

1982 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$145,000 lowest of 2 offers
Location Lafayette, LA
Total Time 5,860 hrs
Engine SMOH 840 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 28R-8231058
Reg # N8238V
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 2 sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GNS 430 GPS/NAV/COMM PS Engineering PMA 7000B Audio Panel Bendix/King KX-165 NAV/COMM with Glideslope Bendix/King KR87 ADF Bendix/King KN64 DME JPI EDM-711 Engine Analyzer PS Engineering PCD 7100P CD Player Hobbs Meter

Description

Excellent 1983 Piper Turbo Arrow IV. Flown by a Professional Pilot. Recent significant price reduction! 5,860 Total Time. 840 SMOH on Continental Factory Rebuilt Zero Timed Engine. Garmin 430.

Engine

3-blade Hartzell Propeller. 840 Hour Since Continental Factory Rebuilt Zero Timed Engine.

Propeller

Flown by a Professional Pilot Air Conditioning Electric Trim Shaden Fuel Flow Easy Heat Engine Heater

Interior

Blue Vinyl Seats in Good Condition. Gray Carpet. Paint White with Blue and Gold Stripes. 7 of 10 Condition.

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

Price Comparison 2 active offers

Source Price Action
John Yates
trade-a-plane.com
$155,000
John Yates
trade-a-plane.com
$145,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1982 Piper Arrow (N8238V) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,860 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 $145,000.

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 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 5,860 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: 5,860 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare 2 offers from 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 N8238V.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lafayette, LA

Seller reported 85 more aircraft in LA →

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 N8238V against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$155,000
Range: $134,500 — $168,500
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-6%
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