1978 PIPER TURBO ARROW III
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable PIPER TURBO ARROW III listings ($111,950), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -145 hr vs comps +0.3%
- Engine time +667 hr vs comps -2.0%
- Market supply: 7 for sale of 369 FAA-registered +3.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER TURBO ARROW III |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,390 hrs |
| Engine time | 1845 SFRM |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Clean low time 1978 Piper Turbo Arrow III (conventional tail) with only 3390 hours since new. Continental FB engine (VAR crank) has 1845 hours since factory rebuild in 1998. Compressions at last annual were 62+. Complete logbooks since new and no major damage history (wing leading edge outboard skin, two ribs and wingtip in 1988). Original paint with touchup in fair-good condition and refurbished interior in good condition. King digital IFR package with King GPS and ADS-B out. Annual due July 2027 and useful load is 1088 pounds. Reason for sale is owner has purchased another aircraft. Hangared in Ohio. ***Logbook copies can be found at http://www.detrayaviation.com*** Many desirable features including: -Dual toe brakes -Bogert copper cable kit -Merlyn wastegate -Heated pitot tube -Avionics master switch -Ground vent fan -Reiff engine heater -Four place intercom -External power plug -Pressurized magnetos -More! Low time airframe with 3390 hours since new. Complete logbooks since new. No major damage history. Very light hail on horizontal stabilator. Annual due July 2027.
Modifications
Continental remanufactured engine has 1845 hours on FB engine (VAR crank) done in 1998. Compressions last annual inspection were 62+. Pressurized magnetos had recent 500 hour inspection.
Avionics
King digital package featuring: -Dual King KX165 digital NAV/COMS -Dual glideslope indicators -King KMA20 audio panel -King KR86 ADF (inop) -King KT76A transponder -UAvionix ADS-B out tail beacon -Non-slaved HSI -WX900 stormscope -King KLN89 GPS -Piper Autocontrol IIIB A/P (works in HDG mode only)
