Piper Arrow Aircraft under $300,000

139 used Piper Arrow aircraft for sale under $300,000 · 4-seat · $44K – $292K · updated 7 min ago

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About the Piper Arrow

The Piper Arrow (PA-28R, also called the Cherokee Arrow) is the retractable-gear, 200-hp member of the PA-28 family. It is the classic complex trainer for the commercial certificate, adding constant-speed prop and retractable gear to the familiar Cherokee handling. Variants include the Arrow II, the longer-body Arrow III, the T-tail Arrow IV, and the Turbo Arrow III/IV with a turbocharged 200-hp engine for better high-altitude cruise. Typical cruise is around 137 knots, faster than any fixed-gear Cherokee.

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Piper Arrow Specifications

Model spec

The Piper Arrow is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 135 kt (250 km/h), a range of 720 nm (1,333 km), and a useful load of 940 lbs (426 kg).

Performance
Cruise135 kt (250 km/h)
Max Speed144 kt (267 km/h)
Range720 nm (1,333 km)
Service Ceiling15,400 ft (4,694 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower200 HP
Fuel Capacity72.0 gal (273 L)
Fuel Burn10.5 GPH (40 L/h)
TBO2,000 hrs
Weights & Seats
Seats4
Max Gross Weight2,750 lbs (1,247 kg)
Useful Load940 lbs (426 kg)
Production1967–2009

139 Piper Arrow For Sale

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There are currently 139 used Piper Arrow for sale, ranging from $44,950 to $292,315, with a median asking price of $133,981.

$44,950
For Sale
Reg# N7553J US
Location Torrance, CA
4 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$65,000 ↓ -$5K
For Sale
Total Time 7,727
Reg# N8184C US
Location Salem, UT
Listed 2mo ago
$69,500
For Sale
Total Time 5,795
Reg# N4932J US
Location East Peoria, IL
5 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$69,900 ↓ -$10K
For Sale
Total Time 8,926
Reg# N4427X US
Location Davie, FL
Listed 2mo ago
$70,000
For Sale
Reg# N2811M US
Location Philadelphia, PA
3 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$78,143 ↓ -$1K
For Sale
Total Time 4,099
Reg# G-JSCA UK
3 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$79,000
For Sale
Total Time 4,152
Reg# N4933J US
Location Lexington, SC
3 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$79,000
For Sale
Total Time 6,325
Reg# N4995S US
Location La Grande, OR
Listed 2mo ago
$79,213
For Sale
Total Time 3,510
Location Italy
Listed 2mo ago
$79,900
For Sale
Total Time 9,505
Reg# N6320C US
Location SC USA
Listed 2mo ago

Compare Piper Arrow

See how the Piper Arrow stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.

Piper Arrow Price & Cost

How much does a Piper Arrow cost? Used Arrow prices: $44K – $292K, average $140K (median $133K), across 138 priced of 139 active listings.

Piper Arrow Price Guide
Market Deal RatingAeroGurus rating
Great Deal
29%
21
Good Deal
19%
14
Fair Price
24%
17
Overpriced
28%
20

Based on 72 priced listings.

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Piper Arrow Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (10.5 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$6,510/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$18,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$145/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 2,000 hrs)$30,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

Piper Arrow Value by Model Year

Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.

$491K $348K $205K
$314K
$242K
$205K
$255K
$235K
$275K
$240K
$430K
$350K
$450K
$491K
’99
’01
’03
’14
’21
’23

Lowest around $204,900 (2001 models) · highest around $491,000 (2023). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.

Buying a Used Piper Arrow

Every Piper Arrow faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $30,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.

What to check before buying

  • Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
  • Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
  • Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
  • Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
  • Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.

Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Arrow

What is the difference between the Arrow II, III and IV?
The Arrow II added a longer fuselage and wingspan for more cabin room. The Arrow III refined the wing and fuel system. The Arrow IV switched to a T-tail, which changed low-speed handling and is a love-it-or-hate-it feature for many buyers. Turbo Arrow III and IV versions add a turbocharged Continental engine.
How fast is a Piper Arrow?
A normally aspirated Arrow cruises around 137 knots; a Turbo Arrow holds higher true airspeeds at altitude. All are four-seat aircraft on a 200-hp engine with a constant-speed propeller.
Is the Piper Arrow a good complex trainer?
Yes — its retractable gear, constant-speed prop and predictable Cherokee handling make it one of the most common aircraft used for the commercial certificate and complex endorsement. Budget for the higher insurance and gear-system maintenance that come with any retractable.
Does the Arrow have the PA-28 wing-spar AD?
The retractable PA-28R airframe is subject to the same family of wing-spar inspection requirements. Verify spar-AD compliance, gear-system condition and engine time before purchase.

Piper Arrow Inventory by Country

United States419
United Kingdom39
Germany20
Canada16
Australia12
Italy10

Piper Arrow by Price

Under $100k191
Under $200k416
Under $300k445
Under $500k465

Piper Arrow by Decade

1960s19
1970s89
1980s19
2000s6
2010s3

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Piper Arrow Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Piper Arrow. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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