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1978 PIPER ARROW III
Starts from the median asking price of 156 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($151,636), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time -56 hr vs comps +0.1%
- Engine time +608 hr vs comps -4.9%
- Autopilot (49% of comps) +0.9%
- ADS-B (58% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 369 FAA-registered +4.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper ARROW III |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,451 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,418 SOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL 88 |
Description
R3 Aviation Services proudly presents N3873M, a well-equipped 1978 Piper PA-28R-201T Turbo Arrow III with complete logbooks, no damage history, and a collection of upgrades throughout the aircraft. This Turbo Arrow III offers proven turbocharged Piper performance, a capable IFR platform, and the efficiency that has made the Arrow series a favorite among owner-pilots. The panel features dual Garmin G5s, Garmin GFC500 autopilot, GMA345 audio panel, GTX330ES transponder, Flight Stream 210, and JPI EDM930 engine monitor. With Whelen LED lighting, Knots2U wing root seals, good compressions, clean oil analysis, and complete logs, N3873M is a well-supported option ready for personal travel, IFR flying, and advanced training. 4K Video Available. Located: KHVC (Hopkinsville, KY) Available to show by appointment. Delivery + Buyer Resources Available. **All information provided is subject to buyer verification during pre-purchase. R3 Aviation Services makes no representations or warranties regarding accuracy. Hours will increase as aircraft is flown*
Avionics
Dual Garmin G5 | Garmin GFC500 Autopilot | Garmin GMA345 Audio Panel | Garmin GTX330ES Transponder | Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B Out | JPI EDM930 Engine Monitor | Flightstream 210 | Davtron Digital Clock | King KX155 Nav/Comm | ACK ELT | Whelen LED Lights | Knots2U Wing Root Seals
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper ARROW III lands versus other Piper ARROW III listings on fyiAero.
Price
33rd pct$170k · 33rd percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
30th pct4,451 hours total (TTAF) · 30th percentile of 10 listings
Engine time
70th pct1,418 hours since overhaul · 70th percentile of 10 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | ARROW III |
| Serial Number | 28R-7803198 |
| Registration # | N3873M |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | HVC |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,451 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO360FB1 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,418 SOH |
| Engine TBO | 2200 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | HC-C3YR-1RF |
| Prop Time | 1418 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Dual Garmin G5 | Garmin GFC500 Autopilot | Garmin GMA345 Audio Panel | Garmin GTX330ES Transponder | Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B Out | JPI EDM930 Engine Monitor | Flightstream 210 | Davtron Digital Clock | King KX155 Nav/Comm | ACK ELT | Whelen LED Lights | Knots2U Wing Root Seals |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 28R 201 Arrow III
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 28R 201 Arrow III (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 695 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 138 kts · 159 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1025.0 / 615.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-28R-201 Arrow III seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Previous listing for N3873M
1978 PIPER ARROW III
- Then asking
- $170k
- Airframe
- 4,451 hrs
- Engine
- CONTINENTAL
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