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Single-Engine Piston

1978 PIPER TURBO ARROW III

$89,900 fyiEstimate $112,000–$115,000 How this estimate is built

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.

1978
3,390 hrs
N2855M
28R-7803149
1
📍 Bucyrus, Ohio
Jeffrey R Cutler Individual
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Columbus, IN

Overview

Make / ModelPIPER TURBO ARROW III
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time3,390 hrs
Engine time1,845 SFRM
AnnualJuly 2027
InspectionAnnual

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.

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)

General

Year1978
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelTURBO ARROW III
Serial Number28R-7803149
Registration #N2855M
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time3,390
Useful Load1,088 lb
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Time1,845 SFRM
Engine TBO2000
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New1998

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosKing 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)

Interior

Year Interior1998

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusAnnual due July 2027