Single-engine piston

N47839

Piper Arrow III

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
28R-7837006
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming I0360 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Naknek, AK
Registration record

N47839 on the FAA register

Type
Piper Arrow III (FAA: Piper PA-28R-201)
Serial
28R-7837006
Engines
Lycoming I0360 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Naknek, AK
Certificate issued
2013-06-18
Airworthiness date
1977-10-12
Registration expires
2029-06-30
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A5E1B5
Mode S (octal)
51360665
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
695 nm
Cruise (type)
138 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-06-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2013-06-18
    Certificate of registration issued as N47839 to the current registrant.
  • 2001-07-26
    Accident at Orlando, FL; damage: substantial.
  • 1995-03-18
    Accident at Devine, TX; damage: substantial.
  • 1977-10-12
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 1949-02-03
    N47839 previously assigned to a Piper TG-8 (s/n G183); cancelled.
Overview

About N47839

N47839 is a Piper Arrow III (FAA model PA-28R-201), serial number 28R-7837006. It is registered to an individual in Naknek, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on June 18, 2013 and expires on June 30, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming I0360 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 138 knots and a range of about 695 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated October 12, 1977.

N47839 has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
138 kt
Range
695 nm
Power / thrust (each)
200
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,620 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,555 ft
Fuel burn
12 gph

Published figures for the Piper Arrow III type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition. Piper Arrow III specs, prices and for-sale inventory →

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2001-07-26 Accident · Orlando, FL Damage: Substantial NTSB · MIA01LA195
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-28R
Probable cause: the pilot's improper visual lookout, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with a fence.
1995-03-18 Accident · Devine, TX Damage: Substantial NTSB · FTW95LA139
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-28R-201
Probable cause: A POWER LOSS DUE TO THE INADVERTENT OPENING OF AN UNAPPROVED QUICK OIL DRAIN INSTALLED BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.