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1978 Piper Arrow IIISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Everett, WA, USA

This 1978 Piper Arrow III (N3661M) presents as a mechanically straightforward project aircraft with a solid airframe foundation but requiring significant engine attention. The airframe shows 2,996 total hours with a Lycoming IO-360-C1C6 engine showing 1,678 hours since major overhaul (completed in 1990) and a McCauley propeller with 1,682 hours since overhaul. The pre-buy inspection revealed critical issues including metal contamination in the engine and a gear power pack problem, prompting an aggressive price reduction.

Equipped for VFR operations, this Arrow III features a useful load of 993 lbs and retains some notable avionics...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Arrow
Model
Arrow III
Tail #
N3661M
Serial #
28R-7837129

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
993 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,996 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,678 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,682 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logbooks available via link
Inspection Status
Annual Due: 8/2025

Avionics

Audio

Garmin 340 - Audio Panel

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - GNS w/ GS CDI

Comms

Narco NAV 2 - NAV GS built in Radio

COM

Narco Com 810

Transponder

Narco AT 150

ADS-B Out

Tail Beacon - ADS-B Out

EMS/EIS

EI Digital EGT/CHT

clock

M800 - Chronometer

vor

Davtron M903 - Digital VOR

Additional Equipment

ELT

Artex 406 - ELT

Fuel Tanks

72 Gallon Fuel Tanks

Wingtips

Updated Wingtips with Landing Lights

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-360-C1C6
Propeller Model
McCauley B2D34C213

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Aircraft Location

Everett, WA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

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First Seen: Jun 6, 2025

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