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1978 Piper Turbo Arrow IIISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • McKinney, TX, USA

This 1978 Piper Turbo Arrow III (N47827) presents as a well-equipped IFR platform with 2,785 total airframe hours and a 690-hour engine since factory remanufacture, paired with a 690-hour propeller since overhaul. The aircraft benefits from a recent April 2025 annual inspection and features notable performance enhancements including a Turbo Plus intercooler, Merlyn auto waste gate, GAMIjectors, and Seawings speed kit. The panel is outfitted with a Garmin 155XL GPS, dual King comms (KY-197/KX-155), KNS-80 nav, STEC 60PSS autopilot with altitude preselect, and EDM-830 engine monitor, complemented by built-in SkyOx oxygen with four outlets....

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Arrow
Model
Turbo Arrow III
Tail #
47827
Serial #
28R-7803022

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
998 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,785 hrs
Engine 1 Time
690 hrs
Prop 1 Time
690 hrs (SOH)
Inspection Status
April 2025 Annual Inspection

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 155XL - GPS

Comms

King KY-197

Autopilot

Autocontrol IIIB - IIIB STEC w/altitude preselect and VS hold

Audio

KMA-24

Weather

KR-87

ADS-B Out

Tail beacon ADS-B

PFD

KI-525A - HSI

EMS/EIS

EDM-830

Additional Equipment

Intercooler

Turbo Plus intercooler

Cowl Flaps

Adjustable cowl flaps

Speed Brakes

Oxygen System

SkyOx built in oxygen/4 outlets

Standby Vacuum

Standby Vac

Recognition Lights

Recog lights

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Interior in very good condition
Exterior Notes
Overall very good paint condition with leading edges needing touchup

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
TSIO-550

Asking Price

$159,900

Aircraft Location

McKinney, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
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Price History

Apr 20, 2025: $159,900 - trade-a-plane

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Asking Price

$159,900