1979 Piper Arrow for sale

1979 Piper Arrow

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$119,965
Total Time 5,148 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # L-24990-51A
Reg # G-BONC UK
Cruise 135 kts (250 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Dual Garmin G5 EFI Garmin GNS430 Com/Nav/ GPS Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX3350Mode S Transponder King ADF King DME Piper Autopilot (INOP)

Description

UKAS is pleased to offer this 1997 PA28R-201 Arrow IV. The aircraft presents well and is in excellent condition throughout. The aircraft has superb through maintenance history with back to birth history with the added benefit of being regularly flown over 200 hrs a year. Fitted with a good Garmin avionics suite making this a good IFR platform. The Piper Arrow is renowned for its reliable performance, boasting an efficient cruise fuel burn of approximately 10 gallons per hour—making it a great choice for travel and contributes to its overall appeal as an aircraft ready for its next new adventure. If you are interested in making G-BONC your own, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to assisting you!

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Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Andy Caddick
avbuyer.com
$119,965
UKAviationSales Contact
winglist.aero
$127,129 *
GBP 95,000
UK Aviation Sales
planecheck.com
$127,129 *
£ 95,000
Dual Garmin
globalplanesearch.com
Contact for price

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Arrow

This 1979 Piper Arrow (G-BONC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,148 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 $119,965.

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 5,148 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,148 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $158 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Arrow — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
135 kts (250 km/h)
Max Speed
144 kts (267 km/h)
Range
720 nm (1,333 km)
Ceiling
15,400 ft (4,694 m)
Max Weight
2,750 lbs (1,247 kg)
Useful Load
940 lbs (426 kg)
Horsepower
200 HP
Fuel Capacity
72 gal (273 L)
Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH (40 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Arrow

Fuel Burn
10.5 GPH
~$68/hr
Variable Cost
$145/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Arrow. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (G-BONC) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check G-BONC against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: planecheck.com, winglist.aero, avbuyer.com

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