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1978 Piper Turbo Arrow IIISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Bucyrus, OH, USA

This 1978 Piper Turbo Arrow III, registration N2855M, is a low-time example showing 3,360 hours total time on the airframe, with complete logbooks since new and no known major damage history. The aircraft is hangared and located in Bucyrus, Ohio. The engine has 1,815 hours since a factory rebuild in 1998 and features a VAR crank, while the propeller shows 820 hours since overhaul in 2006. The seller notes light hail on the horizontal stabilizer as well as a recent 500-hour magneto inspection. The annual is reported as due July 1, 2027 in the main description and June 1, 2026 in the specifications, and IFR certification is due May 2026.

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Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Arrow
Model
Turbo Arrow III
Tail #
N2855M
Serial #
28R-7803149

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational, Business
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,088 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,390 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,845 hrs
Prop 1 Time
820 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logbooks since new
Inspection Status
Annual Due: June 1, 2026. IFR Certification Due: May 2026

Avionics

GPS

King KLN 89B - GPS (Database Expired)

Comms

King KX 165 - Dual Digital NAV/COMS, ADF (Inop), Transponder

AP

Piper Autocontrol IIIB - IIIB A/P (works in HDG mode only)

Audio

King KMA 20 - audio panel

Weather

WX900 Stormscope

ADSB

uAvionix Tail Beacon - (ADS-B

Additional Equipment

Dual Toe Brakes

Engine Heater

Reiff Engine Heater

Intercom

Four Place Intercom

Wastegate

Merlyn Wastegate

Heated Pitot Tube

Copper Cable Kit

Bogert Copper Cable Kit

Avionics Master Switch

Pressurized Magnetos

External Power Plug

Ground Vent Fan

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
6/10
Interior Year
1998
Paint Rating
6/10
Interior Notes
Interior was refurbished in 1998 in Brown and Tan leather seats with coordinating side panels and Brown carpeting. Generally in good condition with normal wear.
Exterior Notes
Clean what appears to be original paint with touchup. Allover White with Gold and Brown accent striping. Hangared. Overall in fair condition with normal wear in high wear areas.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental

Asking Price

$79,900

Aircraft Location

Bucyrus, OH, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 16, 2026: $79,900(-$10,000) - controller

Aug 4, 2026: $89,900 - controller

May 20, 2026: $89,900 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Feb 1, 2026

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Asking Price

$79,900