2005 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHSolid Garmin / Avidyne IFR package including: • Avidyne Entegra EX5000 Primary Flight Display • Avidyne Entegra EX5000 Multi Function Display (REV 8.1) • Garmin GTN 650 GPS / COM (WAAS capable) • Garmin GNS 430 GPS / COM (non-WAAS) • Garmin GMA 340 audio panel • Garmin GTX 330 transponder new in 2024 • Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B in/out with FIS-B weather
Description
2005 Piper Arrow III N86SU For Sale Hard to find very clean non-turbo later model Arrow III. Two owners: 2005-2023 Ohio State University-used for instrument and commercial ratings (not primary flight training)-in OSU's Part 141 Flight Program where it received ongoing 100-hr inspections/maintenance. 2023-2026 Heavenly Realms Aviation in Grand Junction, CO where it was flown by two owner/pilots and meticulously maintained by DNT Avionics at KGJT. The current owner/pilots actively fly "their girl" monthly all over the mountain west (Colorado: Denver, Kremmling, Aspen, Telluride, Leadville; Wyoming: Laramie; New Mexico: Taos; Arizona: Page; Utah: Heber Valley, Moab, St George). Sellers are upgrading to a larger aircraft. Please give us a call and make us an offer (Toby Eric ) Complete engine overhaul in 2023 with new cylinders-engine broken in by pros. Has received oil changes every ~50-60 hrs since new. Oil consumption approximately 1 quart per 10-12 hrs. Compressions at last annual (6/27/25) 1: 78/80; 2: 78/80; 3: 76/80; 4: 78/80. New ignition switch and electric fuel pump in 2024. Upgraded PlanePower Alternator/Voltage Regulator/Battery with BatteryMINDer trickle charger/desulfator installed in 2025. New ELT installed 2025. New magnetos 2025. Hangared in a heated hangar in Grand Junction and engine block heater installed shortly after new engine installed, so engine has had very few cold starts. Engine starts right up every time and purrs like a kitten (see attached video). Complete logbooks since new, no major damage history (leading edge skin replaced), no known hail or corrosion (AD 20-26-16 eddy current) complied with, very nice paint and interior and solid Garmin / Avidyne IFR package.
Engine
• Engine: Lycoming IO-360-C1C6 • Horsepower: 200 HP • Engine 1 Time: 698 SMOH (at time of listing) • Engine TBO: 2000 (1302 hrs remaining) Complete engine overhaul in 2023 with new cylinders-engine broken in by pros. Has received oil changes every ~50-60 hrs since new. Oil consumption approximately 1 quart per 10-12 hrs. Compressions at last annual (6/27/25) 1: 78/80; 2: 78/80; 3: 76/80; 4: 78/80. New ignition switch and electric fuel pump in 2024. Upgraded PlanePower Alternator/Voltage Regulator/Battery with BatteryMINDer trickle charger/desulfator installed in 2025. New ELT installed 2025. New magnetos 2025.
Interior
Original allover Whisper Gray exterior with Flag Red and Gray accent. Refreshed in 2023 and shows very well. Rated 7+/10. Recently refurbished interior with new Gray vinyl seats and original Gray vinyl side panels and Black carpeting. Overall in very good condition. Rated 7+/10.
Exterior
and interior and solid Garmin / Avidyne IFR package.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eric Hanly
trade-a-plane.com
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$199,000
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Grand Junction, CO | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Arrow
This 2005 Piper Arrow (N86SU) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,589 hours on the airframe. There are currently 188 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $199,000.
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 4,589 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.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N86SU.
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