1978 Piper Arrow IIISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sturgis, MI, USA
This 1978 Piper Arrow III, registered as N21870, presents with 8,753 hours total time on the airframe. Its engine, a 200 HP Lycoming IO-360-C1C6, has 528 hours since a major overhaul performed by Custom Airmotive in 2016, and the McCauley propeller also has 528 hours since its overhaul that same year. The aircraft's next annual inspection is not due until February 1, 2026, and its biennial IFR checks are due June 27, 2027.
The panel is equipped with a modern avionics suite featuring an Aspen Pro EFD-1000 primary flight display and an Aspen Evolution 500 multi-function display, complemented by an Avidyne IFD-440 WAAS GPS. It also includes a...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 996 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 8,753 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 528 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 528 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs available: Propeller Log (2016-2025), Engine Log (2016-2025), Avionics Log (2001-2025), Airworthiness File (337s), Airframe Logs (1978-2025)
- Inspection Status
- Annual Due: February 1, 2026, Bi-Annual IFR Checks Due: June 27, 2027
Avionics
Autopilot
Piper Auto Control III - III Featuring Heading Tracking Feature
PFD
Aspen EFD-1000 - Primary Flight Display, Stand-By Back-Up Attitude Indicator
MFD
Aspen Evolution 500 - Multi-Function Display
GPS
Avidyne IFD-440 - WAAS Approved GPS Nav Com, GPS with Docking Station
Comms
King KX-155 - Nav Com, Audio Panel 3 Light Marker Beacons 4-Place Intercom
Audio
Avidyne AMX-240 - Audio Panel 3 Light Marker Beacons 4-Place Intercom
ADS-B Out
L3 Lynx NGT-9000 - Transponder Featuring ADS-B Out
EMS/EIS
Insight G3 - Graphic Engine Monitor
Additional Equipment
Navigation Instruments
King KI-209 VOR / Glideslope Indicator
Lighting System
LED Position Lights, LED Landing / Taxi Light (Cowl Mounted), Wing Tip Strobes
Speed Modifications
Knots 2-U Wing Root Fairings Speed Enhancement, LoPresti Hubba Caps Speed Enhancement
Interior Features
Rosen Sun Visors, Tinted Windows
Electrical System
Stratus USB Charging Ports (Panel Mounted), Avionics Master Switch, Concorde Sealed Battery
Fuel System
GAMI Fuel Injectors
Landing Gear
Cleveland Wheels and Brakes
Exterior Features
Static Wicks, Outside Air Temperature Gauge, Tow Bar, Hobbs Meter, Heated Pitot
Cabin Features
Wing Ding Door Stop, Dual Push to Talk Switches
Backup Instruments
Stand-By Back-Up Attitude Indicator (Pilot Side)
Portable GPS
Garmin Aera 660 - GPS and Docking Station (Panel Mounted)
USB Charging Ports
Stratus USB Charging Ports – Panel Mounted
LED Lights
LED Position Lights, LED Landing / Taxi Light – Cowl Mounted
Sun Visors
Rosen Sun Visors
Wheels and Brakes
Cleveland Wheels and Brakes
Battery
Concorde Sealed Battery
Windows
Tinted Windows, New Side Windows in 2017, New LP Aero Windshields Upgrade in 2010
Strobes
Wing Tip Strobes
Door Stop
Wing Ding Door Stop
Interior & Exterior
- Paint Year
- 2017
- Interior Notes
- Beige Leatherette seating Featuring Harmonizing Side Panels, Beige Carpeting
- Exterior Notes
- White with Red and Blue Accents, New Paint in 2017, New Side Windows in 2017, New LP Aero Windshields Upgrade in 2010
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- IO-360-C1C6
- Engine Power
- 200 HP
- Propeller Model
- McCauley B2D34C213-B
Asking Price
$145,000
Aircraft Location
Sturgis, MI, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 1, 2025: $145,000 - trade-a-plane
Sep 27, 2025: $145,000 - controller
Contact Seller
Asking Price
$145,000
Aircraft Location
Sturgis, MI, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 1, 2025: $145,000 - trade-a-plane
Sep 27, 2025: $145,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$145,000