1979 PIPER TURBO ARROW IV
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable PIPER TURBO ARROW IV listings ($149,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -456 hr vs comps +0.9%
- Engine time +73 hr vs comps -0.2%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Market supply: 9 for sale of 255 FAA-registered +1.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER TURBO ARROW IV |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,946 hrs |
| Engine time | 563 SFRM |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
Detailed Description 79' Piper Turbo Arrow IV (PA28RT-201T). 2946 TT, 563 SFRM Engine, 563 SMOH Prop. Very clean, always hangared and covered on the road. I bought this aircraft because it was well cared for, low time and corrosion free. 2 owners for the past 41 years and flown by a professional pilot (proud owner) for the past 8. Factory reman engine and overhauled prop in 2017 with 563 hours each. All AD's have been complied with. Comes with full wing, tail and canopy covers, engines plugs and pitot cover. Very clean, I bought this aircraft because it was well cared for, low time and corrosion free. 2 owners for the past 41 years and flown by a professional pilot for the past 8. All AD's have been complied with. Comes with full wing, tail and canopy covers, engines plugs and pitot cover. 1979 Piper Turbo Arrow IV with just under 3000 hours. Backup gear extender disabled by STC.
Modifications
Continental TSIO-360FB9B Turbocharged 6-Cylinder 200 HP Motor with Merlin Variable Waste Gate (FL180 Critical Alt), Pressurized Magnetos, Oil Pan EZ-Heat Heater, and maintained with a Drybot. Turbocharger overhauled new and continental factory remanufacturered engine installed in 2017, always flow by a single owner (professional pilot). Hartzel 3-Blade prop overhauled in 2017 with the engine.
Avionics
Garmin GTN650, Stratus Appareo ADS-B Out Transponder with ADS-B In antenna and GPS/Power hookup with cradle for Stratus II ADS-B receiver (comes with the aircraft). Aerospace Logic MF200 FF and MAP Digital Display. Electronics International SR-8A 8 place Engine Monitor (6 Cyl., TIT and OAT). Collins Backup NavCom with 2nd GS and King DME. PiperMatic IIIC Dual Axis Autopilot (still works, couples with Garmin GTN Navigator). External TSO Concord Battery Minder hook-up in the baggage compartment (aircraft comes with minder). Hobb's meter is inoperative. 406Mhz ELT with less than 1-year-old battery.
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER TURBO ARROW IV lands versus other PIPER TURBO ARROW IV listings on fyiAero.
Price
29th pct$142k · 29th percentile of 7 listings
Airframe time
33rd pct2,946 hours total (TTAF) · 33rd percentile of 9 listings
Engine time
78th pct563 hours since factory reman · 78th percentile of 9 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.