1979 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1979 Piper Turbo Arrow IV for sale by owner. 3402 TTSN, 490 TTSFREMAN, 490 TTSPOH, 490 TT since firewall forward. Owned by same family since 1984. Flown by commercial and instrument rated pilots only. Always hangared. IFR certified. UPS/Garmin GNX 480 NAV/COM/GPS coupled with Piper Altimatic IIIC autopilot to fly coupled autopilot approaches. Garmin SL 30 NAV/COM with LOC/GLIDESLOPE. Garmin GTX345. NSD360 HSI. PS Engineering 4 place voice activated intercom with mixing panel with entertainment input. Pilot/copilot isolation. Push to talk mic switches. Merlyn waste gate. Electric trim. External power plug with cables. Heated pitot tube. Piper automatic gear extension, works perfectly. Complete logbooks since new. Many extras to include supplemental oxygen, Bose headsets, Stratus 3. Tiedowns. Highly dependable and reliable with an excellent dispatch rate. Great choice to advance to complex aircraft endorsement, commercial and instrument ratings as well as affordable cross country travel.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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John Mckinley
trade-a-plane.com
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$130,000
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Amarillo, TX | Jun 07, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1979 Piper Arrow (N2148X) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,402 hours on the airframe. There are currently 194 Arrow aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,950 to $429,460. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $130,000.
The Arrow cruises at 135 kts (250 km/h) with a range of 720 nm (1,333 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,400 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10.5 GPH (40 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $58/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $145/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 3,402 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N2148X.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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