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1996 PIPER ARROW III
Starts from the median asking price of 71 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($429,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time +7,381 hr vs comps -14.8%
- Engine time +299 hr vs comps -2.4%
- Garmin GTN 650 (31% of comps) +7.7%
- No Autopilot (70% of comps have one) -1.3%
- ADS-B (70% of comps) +0.8%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 336 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 III |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 9,704 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,082 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GTN 650 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GTN 650W |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
9,704 hours total time. 1996 Piper Arrow III, most of life spent in Arizona. New zero-time spar was installed with new wing bolts. All windows and the windshield replaced. The leather interior is new and the paint is newer, rated 7/10, some peeling around the door. Fresh annual October 1, 2026. Pitot-static and transponder checks are current and factory air conditioning, which is installed but needs service. Based Merritt Island, FL.
Modifications
Knots 2U Speed Mod/ Flap Gap Seals Has A/C, needs service
Avionics
Garmin GTN 650W WAAS GPS/Nav/Com Garmin GNS 430 (VFR GPS) Garmin GMA 340 audio panel Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder Garmin GDL 88D ADS-B In and Out King KCS-55A slaved HSI
Recommended avionics upgrades
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 III lands versus other Piper ARROW III listings on fyiAero.
Price
44th pct$170k · 44th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
99th pct9,704 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 10 listings
Engine time
60th pct1,082 hours since major overhaul · 60th percentile of 10 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 | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | ARROW III |
| Serial Number | 2844010 |
| Registration # | N4131C |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 9,704 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 862 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-C1C |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,082 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2010 |
Props
| Prop Time | 1008 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Number of Blades | 2 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 650 |
|---|---|
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430 |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GTN 650W WAAS GPS/Nav/Com Garmin GNS 430 (VFR GPS) Garmin GMA 340 audio panel Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder Garmin GDL 88D ADS-B In and Out King KCS-55A slaved HSI |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Has A/C, needs service |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Knots 2U Speed Mod/ Flap Gap Seals |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2026 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2023 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | ANNUAL COMPLETED OCTOBER 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 28R 201 Arrow III
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 28R 201 Arrow III (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-28R-201 Arrow III seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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Last flight
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