2003 Piper Arrow for sale

2003 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$209,500below typical asking range
Location Upland, CA
Total Time 7,237 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,032 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 2844100
Reg # N543PU
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin GMA340 audio panel with 4 person intercom Garmin 430WAAS primary nav/com paired to Bendix KI-525A HSI Garmin 430 secondary nav/com paired to Garmin CDI Bendix KMD250 linked to Bendix KTA870 TAS(traffic advisory system) installed with GPS VFR navigation Garmin GTX335 Transponder Artex 406 ELT battery expires 08/2028 Panel instrument post lights All databases on Garmin GPS units updated to 12/2025

Description

2003 Piper Arrow III PA-28R-201, 1032 total engine hours since factory Lycoming overhaul in 2020, 26 hours TSOH on McCauley propeller overhauled in 2025, 7,237 total airframe hours. Meticulously maintained and documented logs/records. One owner since new, always stored inside climate-controlled hangar. Beautiful inside and out.

Engine

IO-360-C1C6 1032 since Factory Lycoming overhaul in 06/2020 Oil consumption documented every oil change 2-3 quarts per 50 hours Tanis engine heater All new engine hoses installed 2020 Mags replaced on 10/2025 @ 1207 hrs. McCauley propeller overhauled 10/2025 26 hrs. TSPO

Interior

Clean factory interior with shoulder belts.

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Bryan Brancato
trade-a-plane.com
$209,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 2003 Piper Arrow (N543PU) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,237 hours on the airframe. There are currently 218 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119 to $417,623. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $209,500.

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 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 7,237 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: 7,237 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 N543PU.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Upland, CA

Seller reported 850 more aircraft in California →

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 N543PU against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $308,571–$450,000.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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