1979 PIPER ARROW IV
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Piper ARROW IV listings ($159,270), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -1,899 hr vs comps +3.8%
- Engine time -360 hr vs comps +2.9%
- No Modern GPS navigator (71% of comps have one) -3.4%
- Autopilot (57% of comps) +0.8%
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 | 1,500 hrs |
| Engine time | 350 SOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR87 |
Description
1,500 TT. One owner, KLN89B GPS, MAC1700 Nav/Com/ILS, Narco 122 Nav/Com ADF, ETR 1,450, PTR 1,950 $205,000 No GST Additional Features: Standby Instrument vacuum system, True Airspeed Indicator, Heated Pitot, Electric elevator trim, Gyro suction gauge, Cabin Heater, Exhaust gas temperature gauge, Assigned Altitude Ind, Astrotech digital clock/timer, Yoke mounted Roller Check List MTOW: 1,318 Kg Basic Wt: TBA Fuel: 272 ltrs Range 695 NM Max Speed: 177 Kts Cruise Speed: 172 Kts Stall Speed : 61 Kts Takeoff over 50' obstacle1,620' Land over 50' obstacle 1,110' SL ISA Length 27'4' Height 8'4" Length 35'5"
Avionics
Avionics King KMA24 Audio and Marker Beacon Receiver King KLN89B IFR Capable GPS MAC1700 Nav/Com/Vor/Loc/ILS Narco 122 VOR/Loc/ILS, King KCS55A HSI System King KY97A VHF Transceiver King KR87 ADF Receiver King KT76A Transponder Sigtronics 4 Place intercom Fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter Altimatic IIIC Coupled Autopilot / Alt Hold
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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.
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
median $159k of 7 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
12th pct1,500 hours total (TTAF) · 12th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
57th pct350 hours since overhaul · 57th percentile of 7 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 | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | ARROW IV |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,500 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 350 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Avionics King KMA24 Audio and Marker Beacon Receiver King KLN89B IFR Capable GPS MAC1700 Nav/Com/Vor/Loc/ILS Narco 122 VOR/Loc/ILS, King KCS55A HSI System King KY97A VHF Transceiver King KR87 ADF Receiver King KT76A Transponder Sigtronics 4 Place intercom Fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter Altimatic IIIC Coupled Autopilot / Alt Hold |
|---|
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.
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