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1978 Piper Arrow IIISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sturgis, MI, USA

This 1978 Piper Arrow III, registration N21870, presents with 8,753 hours total time on the airframe and a strong maintenance position. Its 200 HP Lycoming IO-360-C1C6 engine has 528 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) by Custom Airmotive in 2016, and the McCauley propeller has 528 hours since overhaul (SOH) from the same year. The aircraft's inspection status is notable, with an annual inspection due March 1, 2027, and bi-annual IFR checks due June 27, 2027. The logbooks document compliance with AD 2020-25-16 for the wing spar eddy current inspection, completed in May 2021. A prior hail damage event at 7,037 hours total time in June 2008...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
PA-28 Cherokee Arrow
Model
Arrow III
Tail #
N21870
Serial #
28R-7837309

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational, Training
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: March 1, 2027. Bi-annual IFR checks due: June 27, 2027. AD 2020-25-16 Wing Spar Eddy Current Inspection completed May 12, 2021. Hail damage repairs completed June 12, 2008.

Avionics

AP

Piper Auto Control III - III Featuring Heading Tracking Feature

PFD

Aspen EFD-1000 - Primary Flight Display, Stand-By Back-Up Attitude Indicator (Pilot Side)

MFD

Aspen Evolution 500 - Multi-Function Display

GPS

Avidyne IFD-440 - WAAS Approved GPS Nav Com, GPS and Docking Station (Panel Mounted)

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

ADSB

L3 Lynx NGT-9000 - Transponder Featuring ADS-B Out

EMS

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, 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

Rosen Sun Visors - Tinted Windows,

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 Brakes

Battery

Concorde - Sealed Battery

Windows

LP Aero - Tinted Windows, New Side Windows in 2017, New LP Windshields Upgrade in 2010

Strobes

Wing Tip Strobes

Door Stop

Wing Ding - Door Stop

Wing Root Fairings

Knots 2-U - Wing Root Fairings Speed Enhancement

Hub Caps

LoPresti Hubba Caps - Speed Enhancement

Lights

LED Position Lights, LED Landing / Taxi Light – (Cowl Mounted), Wing Tip Strobes

Static Wicks

Outside Air Temperature Gauge

Tow Bar

Avionics Master Switch

Fuel Injectors

GAMI - GAMI Fuel Injectors

Hobbs Meter

Heated Pitot

Lighting

LED Position Lights, LED Landing / Taxi Light - (Cowl Mounted), Wing Tip Strobes

Electrical

Concorde Sealed Battery - Stratus USB Charging Ports (Panel Mounted), Avionics Master Switch,

Instruments

Outside Air Temperature Gauge, Hobbs Meter, Heated Pitot

Ground Equipment

Tow Bar

Static Discharge

Static Wicks

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

$139,900

Aircraft Location

Sturgis, MI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 28, 2026: $139,900(-$5,100) - controller

Oct 1, 2025: $145,000 - trade-a-plane

Sep 27, 2025: $145,000 - controller

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First Seen: Sep 27, 2025

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