This 1969 Piper Arrow (N7642J) presents as a well-maintained IFR-equipped retractable with a comprehensive maintenance history and recent upgrades. The airframe shows 5,879 total hours, powered by a Lycoming IO-360-B1E engine with 959 hours since factory overhaul in 1996, with compressions ranging 70-78 at last annual. The three-blade McCauley constant-speed propeller has 163 hours since its 2017 overhaul. Notable avionics include a full Bendix/King panel with dual Nav/Coms, Garmin GTX 327 transponder, GDL 82 ADS-B Out, and Piper heading autopilot with pitch trim. Recent maintenance includes new gear downlock springs and aileron rod ends in March 2025, along with wing rib replacements in 2022.

The aircraft features a 1977 Imron paint scheme in white with brown accents (graded Condition 6) and a matching refurbished interior with dark brown vinyl seating. Service Bulletin 1345 wing spar inspections were completed in 2020 with no defects found. Damage history includes repaired vertical stabilizer/ribs (1972), right wing removal/repair (1977), and prop strike repairs (1997), all properly documented. With an annual due April 2026 and IFR certification valid until November 2026, this Arrow offers a 985 lb useful load and retains its original logs. The seller highlights its dependable operation and good maintenance status.

Avionics

Audio

Bendix BX2000 TSO - Integrated TSO Audio Panel w/3LMB

Comms

Bendix BX2000 TSO - Integrated TSO Nav/Com

Piper Heading Mode Autopilot - with Pitch Trim

ADS-B Out

Garmin GDL 82 - GDL ADS-B Out

transponder

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Mode C Transponder

DME

King KN 64 - KN DME (inop)

ADF

Bendix BX2000 - ADF with Indicator

vor

Digital VOR/LOC/GS - VOR/LOC/GS Course Deviation Indicator

ELT

ACK W-04 - ACK Technologies ELT Instrument Panel Mounted Switch Indicator

intercom

Flightcom 403D - Four-Place Intercom with Standard Jacks (Mono Stereo)

Additional Equipment

Main Gear and Nose Gear Down Lock Springs

Main Gear and Nose Gear Down Lock Springs Replaced with New 03/01/2025

Aileron Rod Ends

Aileron Rod Ends Replaced with New 03/01/2025

Left Main Gear Well Wing Ribs

Left Main Gear Well Wing Ribs Replaced 09/20/2022 Due to Cracks

Digital Tachometer

Electronics International R-1-4 - Digital Tachometer Installed per STC

Fuel Servo

Fuel Servo Overhauled and Installed 03/08/2017

Flow Divider

Flow Divider Overhauled and Installed 03/08/2017

Fuel and Oil Hoses

New Type D Fuel and Oil Hoses Installed per AD 95-26-13 03/08/2017

Brake Lines

Left and Right Main Flex Brake Lines Installed 03/08/2017

Crankshaft Seal

Crankshaft Seal Replaced 06/08/2016

Engine Mounts

New Lord Engine Mounts Installed 06/08/2016

Engine Baffles

All Engine Baffles Replaced with New Silicone Baffles 06/08/2017

Nose Gear Hydraulic Actuator

Nose Gear Hydraulic Actuator Replaced and Flex Hoses Installed 06/08/2016

Alternator

Plane-Power AL12-C60 - New Alternator and Belt Installed

Nose Gear Downlock

Nose Gear Downlock Replaced 01/19/2006

Aux Fuel Pump

Aux Fuel Pump Replaced with New 01/21/2004

Propeller

McCauley B3D36C424-E/74SA-0 - Installed Three Blade Propeller per

Trim Servo

Overhauled Trim Servo Installed 05/01/1999

Engine Mount

Engine Mount Replaced 05/17/1996

Windshields

Windshields Replaced 05/17/1996

Battery and Power Cables

Copper Battery and Power Cables Installed 01/16/1995 per Piper SB 836A & STC SA3531NM

Anti-Collision Strobe

Whelen - Anti-Collision Strobe Installed 01/16/1995 per STC SA615EA

Starter

B & C Specialty Products - B Starter Installed 12/15/1993 per STC SE2389CE

Strobe Unit

Whelen HR DFA - HR DFA Strobe Unit Installed 11/10/1992 per STC SA615EA

Air Filter

Bracket BA-105 - Air Filter Assembly Installed 05/24/1989 per STC SA693CE

Pilot Storm Window

Heater and Defrost Controls

Electric Gear

Manual Flaps

Rudder Trim

Elevator Trim

Alternate Static Air Source

Vertical Stabilizer Anti-Collision Strobe Beacon

Heated Pitot

Parking Brake

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating: 6/10

Paint Rating: 6/10

Interior Notes: Interior Refurbished with New Fabrics 09/23/1977. White Plastic Overhead Trim and White Textured Vinyl Headliner. Off White Plastic and Metal Window Trim. Aft Cabin Window Curtains. Dark Brown Textured Vinyl over Beige Fabric over Light Brown Carpeting Side Panels. Pilot and Copilot Dark Brown Textured Vinyl Seats w/Beige Fabric Inserts and Lap Belts. Aft Cabin Dark Brown Textured Vinyl Bench Seat w/Beige Fabric Inserts and Lap Belts. Overhead Forward Map/Instrument Light. Overhead Switchable Cabin Dome Light. Overhead Cabin Speaker. Forward Cabin Lower Air Vents. Aft Cabin Lower Air Vents. Light Brown Carpeting with Pilot and Copilot Vinyl Scuff Mats. Aft Cabin Cargo/Baggage Area with Overhead Tiedown Eyelets.

Exterior Notes: Aircraft Repainted by Goodner Bros. Aircraft, Inc., Mena, AK 07/23/1977. DuPont Imron White (8174) w/Light Brown (969394) & Dark Brown (75024) Trim & Accents.