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1978 Piper Turbo Arrow IIISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Elbert, CO, USA

This 1978 Piper Turbo Arrow III (N36097) presents as a well-equipped complex aircraft with 3,603 total hours on the airframe, featuring a Continental TSIO-360-FB1A engine showing 384 hours since major overhaul and a Hartzell propeller with 657 hours since overhaul. The aircraft is IFR-certified with a recent inspection completed in February 2025 and an IFR certification valid through November 2024. Its avionics suite includes a GNS430W GPS/SL30 nav-comm combo, Century III autopilot, PS Engineering audio panel, and ADS-B Out compliance via a uAvionix Tailbeacon.

The Turbo Arrow III benefits from an intercooled turbocharged engine...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Arrow
Model
Turbo Arrow III
Tail #
N36097
Serial #
28R-7803310

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,077.35 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,603 hrs
Engine 1 Time
384 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
657 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
Last Annual Inspection: 2025-2-10, Last IFR Certification: 2024-11-18, ELT Battery due: 2029-5

Avionics

Audio

PS Engineering PMA 8000 - PS PMA Audio with MB

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W

Comms

Garmin SL30 - Nav/Comm with GS

ADF

King KR-86 - ADF

DME

Narco 190 - DME

xpdr

Garmin GTX 327 - Transponder

ADS-B Out

uAvionix Tailbeacon - ADS-B

Autopilot

Century III - III Autopilot

EMS/EIS

EI UBG-16 - EI CHT/EGT

Additional Equipment

Chronometer

Davtron M800 - Chrono

Intercooler

Tachometer

Electric Tach

EGT System

Single Probe EGT

Trim System

Electric Trim

Lighting

Wingtip Strobes

Power System

External Ground Power Plug

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8.5/10
Paint Rating
7.5/10
Interior Notes
New plastics 2007-6

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
TSIO-360-FB1A
Propeller Model
Hartzell BHC-C2YF-1BF

Asking Price

$183,000

Aircraft Location

Elbert, CO, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 18, 2025: $183,000(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane

Jul 1, 2025: $185,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 20, 2025: $190,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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