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1979 PIPER ARROW IV
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Piper ARROW IV listings ($159,270), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +8,866 hr vs comps -17.7%
- Engine time -695 hr vs comps +5.6%
- Modern GPS navigator (71% of comps) +1.3%
- No Autopilot (57% of comps have one) -1.0%
- ADS-B (43% of comps) +1.5%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 179 FAA-registered +3.6%
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 | 12,265 hrs |
| Engine time | 15 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS530WAAS |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Aircraft just undergone a compete restoration including New Paint, Interior, Fresh Engine and Propeller overhaul, new Garmin Avionics, overhauled landing gear and airframe refresh. A True Turn Key Aircraft.
Modifications
JPI 730 Color Graphic Engine Monitor Davtron Clock AKC ELT with Remote Switch 2 Speed Circulation Fan Backup Attitude Indicator 72 Gallons Usable Fuel New Style Ram Horn Yokes
Avionics
Garmin GMA345 Audio Panel with 4 place intercom and marker beacon Garmin GNS530WAAS NAV/COM/GPS coupled to Garmin G5 Garmin GNC255A NAV/COM Dual Garmin G5 with AI/HSI Garmin GTX345 Trandponder with ADSB IN/OUT
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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 ›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
29th pct$135k · 29th percentile of 7 listings
Airframe time
99th pct12,265 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
14th pct15 hours since major overhaul · 14th 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 |
| Serial Number | 28R-7918195 |
| Registration # | N2878U |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 12,265 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-C1C6 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 15 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | B2D34C213 |
| Prop Time | 15 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
|---|---|
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530WAAS |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX345 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMA345 Audio Panel with 4 place intercom and marker beacon Garmin GNS530WAAS NAV/COM/GPS coupled to Garmin G5 Garmin GNC255A NAV/COM Dual Garmin G5 with AI/HSI Garmin GTX345 Trandponder with ADSB IN/OUT |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | JPI 730 Color Graphic Engine Monitor Davtron Clock AKC ELT with Remote Switch 2 Speed Circulation Fan Backup Attitude Indicator 72 Gallons Usable Fuel New Style Ram Horn Yokes |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2026 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection Due: May 1st 2027 IFR Certification 411/413 Due: April 1st 2028 |
|---|
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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Last flight
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