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Single-Engine Piston

1979 PIPER ARROW IV

🕒 Listed 2 weeks ago
$161,743 fyiEstimate $152,500–$156,500 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable Piper ARROW IV listings ($165,821), then adjusts for:

  • Airframe time +3,876 hr vs comps -7.8%
  • Engine time +615 hr vs comps -4.9%
  • Garmin GTN 650 (50% of comps) +5.6%
  • Autopilot (67% of comps) +0.6%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1979
7,275 hrs
G-OARC ✈ Flight Tracking
1
LYCOMING IO-360-C1C6
1
HARTZELL
★ 4.0 (4 Google reviews)

Overview

Make / ModelPiper ARROW IV
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time7,275 hrs
Engine time1,550 SOH
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 650
Avionics / AutopilotGARMIN GFC 500
Garmin GPS Autopilot

Description

AT Aviation are pleased to present G-OARC, a Piper Arrow IV. RC offers a natural step up from both the Warrior and the Archer, the Arrow introduces retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller, making it the ideal aircraft for pilots looking to build experience on complex aircraft while retaining the renowned handling characteristics and reliability that Piper is famous for. Whether you're looking for an aircraft for hour building, a new addition to your flight training fleet or comfortable tourer, this Arrow IV is a superb all-rounder. G-OARC has accumulated 7,275 airframe hours and the Lycoming engine has 1,550 hours since overhaul, completed in 2018. The engine remains well within both calendar and hourly limits, leaving plenty of life remaining, making this an excellent proposition for both private owners and flying schools alike. The aircraft will be supplied with a fresh Annual Inspection, allowing its new owner to fly away with confidence. One of the standout features of G-OARC is its exceptional avionics fit. The panel is centred around a modern Garmin suite featuring dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments, a Garmin GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin Audio panel and Garmin Transponder, providing outstanding situational awareness and capability. Completing the package is the highly desirable Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot, making cross-country touring a pleasure while significantly reducing pilot workload. Traditional DME and ADF equipment are also installed, providing excellent flexibility for IFR training too. ‍ As a normally aspirated Arrow IV, it benefits from slightly lower operating costs and simpler maintenance compared to its turbocharged counterpart, while still delivering great cruise performance and load-carrying capability. The Arrow's forgiving flight characteristics, robust construction and widespread parts availability have made it a firm favourite with owners, flight schools and syndicates for decades, ensuring straightforward ownership and strong long-term appeal. Presented in great overall condition, G-OARC is now available to view at the AT Aviation showroom. If you're looking for a well-equipped, capable complex aircraft that is equally at home on training sorties, weekend adventures or European touring, this Arrow IV deserves your attention. Contact the AT Aviation sales team today to arrange your viewing and discover why the Piper Arrow should be your next aircraft!

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Piper ARROW IV lands versus other Piper ARROW IV listings on fyiAero.

Price

50th pct
$85k$426kThis aircraft · $162k

$162k · 50th percentile of 6 listings

Airframe time

83rd pct
1,50011,932This aircraft · 7,275

7,275 hours total (TTAF) · 83rd percentile of 6 listings

Engine time

80th pct
651,650This aircraft · 1,550

1,550 hours since overhaul · 80th 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.

General

Year1979
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelARROW IV
Serial Number1
Registration #G-OARC
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time7,275

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING IO-360-C1C6
Engine 1 Time1,550 SOH
Engine TBO2000

Props

Prop ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop Time1175 SOH

Avionics

Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX328
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GFC500

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).

$28,050annual budget · 116 hrs/yr
$128variable cost / hour
$0.92cost per nm
11.6gph fuel burn
$127,202avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $152,500–$156,500

Performance & dimensions

Range695 nm
Cruise speed138 kts · 159 mph
Takeoff / landing1025.0 / 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.

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Last flight

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