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1979 PIPER ARROW IV
Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable Piper ARROW IV listings ($165,821), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +8,533 hr vs comps -17.1%
- Engine time +715 hr vs comps -5.7%
- Modern GPS navigator (67% of comps) +1.6%
- No Autopilot (67% of comps have one) -1.2%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 179 FAA-registered +4.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper ARROW IV |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 11,932 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,650 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | Garmin SL30 |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Total time
- 1650 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
1979 Piper Arrow IV - N2878N 11932 TT 1650 SMOH on Lycoming IO-360-C1C6 2057 SPOH on McCauley B2D34C213 Equipped With: JPI 701 Engine Monitor Garmin 430 WAAS Nav/Comm SL 30 Nav/Comm GTX 330ES PS Engineering 8000B Uavionix AV-20-S MFD Rosen Sunvisors Door Steward M20 Air Oil Separator Concorde Battery Brackett Air Filter Annual Completed June 2026 Damage History: Gear up landings in 2011, 2017, and 2020. All repairs documented Complete Logs Since New All ADs complied with All compressions high 70s Documents: - N2878N Prop 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041889157&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA18ApEmZRjxWEtQKmgFoPGOIb3zIMWGQ4qa34I3696PlyXM4Hig551o04sXv35QPkQ%3d - N2878N Engine 4.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041889137&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA0TY3aKjwoeHBNOJEmCbJqRU5bg6%2bsNG1LntOHmZ8aWq9pgpdzb0UbR7rw1xDy%2bPIQ%3d - N2878N engine 3.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041889084&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA0YkBXP%2fTcuxA8d9Zx7ltJ0im5moCq%2bDMR0RUSFJUruK0bBi3EXmdxpdAPai4PAbkc%3d - N2878N Engine 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041889047&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA2Kv8HRUYt5S%2fpwCcBKjSKsb05YdUdndMZWAlkhIYRcRuno73SAm0su73HJpMtwTog%3d - N2878N Engine 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041889017&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA2AKYyWUeQq4zJSuxC238XPyJuCbxMFUPJdofer%2byugg6RdLJ570CQWsiXc0qIVbsw%3d - N2878N Airframe 5.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041888862&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA1ksx%2b8DVMh5IGP9%2bzju6oTiplbUAt2q4XohYnP3VPUNnuOnQ%2bIvr1alTJEpD4AMc0%3d - N2878N Airframe 4.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041888777&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA2aAp9jKHjkIQfcOEIJERkge1Ewp%2fy1A8FGsWBTqJQeOsyP0FR3yWdC7RvgPGIEOG8%3d - N2878N Airframe 3.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041888688&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA0T8zSAA2CMMYf71BMHSncihhDEBziC4O%2fSdI2Z40aZVMxQEaPA8Bqyhkaxtv6Cor4%3d - N2878N Airframe 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041888621&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA02T23fvCXwE7dlgRF9PVYXv0tPPdsMVwQtQ9i8VKUCLjwnIcdcxeo0Gjn60Dydukc%3d - N2878N Airframe 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11041888524&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=GPqEMLt7vA2gEotAFvysngeVPPsrlz6iG0jg2a4kR2i3xrYZ0WerdxUnvwGLjHCA%2fJyGd2n1l9Y%3d
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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 IV lands versus other Piper ARROW IV listings on fyiAero.
Price
17th pct$85k · 17th percentile of 6 listings
Airframe time
99th pct11,932 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
99th pct1,650 hours since major overhaul · 99th percentile of 5 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Documents
General
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | ARROW IV |
| Serial Number | 28R-7918194 |
| Registration # | N2878N |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 11,932 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-C1C6 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,650 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Number of Blades | 2 |
|---|
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N2878N Prop 1.pdf N2878N Engine 4.pdf N2878N engine 3.pdf N2878N Engine 2.pdf N2878N Engine 1.pdf N2878N Airframe 5.pdf N2878N Airframe 4.pdf N2878N Airframe 3.pdf N2878N Airframe 2.pdf N2878N Airframe 1.pdf |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 28RT 201 Arrow IV
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 28RT 201 Arrow IV (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-28RT-201 Arrow IV seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N2878N. More flight tracking ›
