1981 Piper Arrow
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COM #1 displays on the Bendix / King KCS-55A Compass System KI-525A HSI Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM #2 displays on the Garmin GIA 106A Nav Indicator Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 327 Transponder S-TEC Autopilot System 40 interfaced with GNS 530W and King KI-525A HSI S-TEC ST-901 GPSS Roll Steering Converter interfaced with the S-TEC System 40 and GNS 530W S-TEC Autopilot System 60 PSS interfaced with King KI-525A HSI and GNS 530W S-TEC Automatic Electric Pitch Trim L3 Stormscope WX-500 displays on the GNS 530W and the GNS 430W J.P. Instruments EDM-700 engine monitor J.P. Instruments FlowScan fuel flow sensor interfaced with the J.P.I. EDM-700 and the Garmin GNS 530W Horizon Instruments P1000 Digital Electronic Tachometer ACK Technologies E-04 406 ELT
Avionics master switch Electronics International E-1 Primary EGT Astro Tech LC-2P Electronic Clock
Description
ANNUAL INSPECTION completed June 1, 2026 Complete log books from Day 1. Many modifications and STCs, all fully documented. It's a great IFR aircraft - Very well equipped with Garmin GNS 530W/430W, S-TEC System 40 2-axis autopilot, S-TEC System 60, StormScope, King HSI, JPI EDM-700 engine monitor, Oxygen system, and more! For the last 20 years this aircraft has been owned and flown by a Professional Pilot, Class 1 Flight Instructor, Pilot Examiner and former Transport Canada Inspector. Training / checkout available for the new owner. Based at Langley, British Columbia (CYNJ) Export Certificate of Airworthiness available locally at cost
Engine
200 HP Teledyne Continental TSIO-360-FB (15) Factory Remanufactured TSOH 1500 hours Turbo GAMIjector Fuel Injectors Pressurized magnetos Merlyn Products Inc. Automatic Wastegate turbocharger differential pressure controller Aero Safe - Electrically driven standby vacuum pump Bogert Aviation copper electrical cables Brackett Aero Filters air filter Piper auxiliary power cables
Propeller
3350 hours total time Useful load: 994 pounds Annual Inspection on June 1, 2026 at 3,350 hours Fuselage and wing interior factory corrosion treated with zinc chromate RMD Aircraft Lighting Wing Tips with Strobes and Landing lights Scott Executive III Oxygen System with two cannulas Kennon Cowl Plugs and Sun Shields for all windows Precise Flight PulseLight System Overhead ventilation blower No known damage history - Complete logs available Export Certificate of Airworthiness available locally at cost.
Interior
New Leather seats carpet installed June 15, 2004 at 2275 hours total time Original factory paint Details and Photos available at https://www.navpath.com/for-sale-1981-piper-turbo-arrow-iv/
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bob Leroux
trade-a-plane.com
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$150,000
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CYNJ Langley, BC, Canada | Jun 08, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Arrow
This 1981 Piper Arrow (C-GPSE) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,350 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 above the market average at $150,000.
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 3,350 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
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This aircraft (C-GPSE) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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