1979 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
This aircraft is equipped with excellent avionics, including a Garmin G500TXi, an EDM700 engine monitoring, and a Garmin GFC500 autopilot.
In our club of owners since 1996 and has always served us well. Enjoyed for long distance cross-country flights in europe and for IFR training, it has no damage history either. Engine need overhaul or standard exchange
Same group of owners since 1996
Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Interior
Original Piper
Exterior
Painted by Aerostyll 2012
Modifications / STCs
• JPC LED landing light
• External Power Plug
• Oxygen System to overhaul
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Acidf
planecheck.com
|
$109,620 *
€ 95,000
|
France | May 03, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1979 Piper Arrow (F-GKYL) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,530 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 $109,620.
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 4,530 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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Piper Arrow — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (F-GKYL) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
France
FR
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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We'll check F-GKYL against the NTSB accident database.
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