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1978 PIPER ARROW III
Starts from the median asking price of 12 comparable PIPER ARROW III listings ($183,950), then adjusts for:
- Year -12 vs comparable listings -18.0%
- Airframe time +3,160 hr vs comps -6.3%
- Engine time -143 hr vs comps +0.4%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
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 | 7,950 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,128 SMOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
1978 Arrow 3, 1128SMOH 7950TT IFR/Static Due 11/27, Gear up landing in 2016, work documented and OH, Eddy current spar inspection completed after the work. Interior and paint are original 6/10. Panel is 2 430W’s, PMA8000B audio panel, stratus esg transponder, 2 G5’s with backup gps antenna for ground track with the built in batteries, GFC500 Autopilot, Garmin USB-A and USB-C quick charge port. Flown by myself since 23’, ATP/CFII Recent work in past 1-2 year: new battery, fuel system overhaul, new mags/harnesses, oil analysis every change. Price:145k Located 8A7, Twin Lakes NC
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER ARROW III lands versus other PIPER ARROW III listings on fyiAero.
Price
25th pct$145k · 25th percentile of 12 listings
Airframe time
81st pct7,950 hours total (TTAF) · 81st percentile of 16 listings
Engine time
47th pct1,128 hours since major overhaul · 47th percentile of 15 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 |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | 8a7 |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,950 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,750 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,019 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 72 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 200 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,128 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2016 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | APPAREO STRATUS ESGI |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G500 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
Interior
| Year Interior | 1978 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1978 |
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