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1981 Piper Turbo Arrow IVSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Chatham, NJ, USA

This 1981 Piper Turbo Arrow IV, registered as N871MS, is being offered for $225,000 and represents a well-maintained, fully updated example of the model. The airframe has accumulated 2172 total hours and is described as having no history of gear-up landings, prop strikes, or corrosion, having been hangared for its entire life. The original paint is reported to be in great condition, and new brakes were fitted in 2025.

The engine is a standout feature, with only 701 hours since overhaul. It has been updated with GAMI injectors and iridium spark plugs, and is flown at 65% power (ROP) to minimize wear. A Merlyn wastegate STC is installed,...

Year
1981
Make
Piper
Series
Arrow
Model
Turbo Arrow IV
Tail #
N871MS
Serial #
28R-8131167

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,172 hrs
Engine 1 Time
701 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
701 hrs (SOH)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750xi - GTN

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC with Yaw Damper

PFD

Garmin G3X

MFD

Not installed (single PFD configuration)

EMS

Garmin EIS - EIS linked to G3X

Additional Equipment

CO Detector

Digital CO sensor

USB Ports

XM Weather

Flight Plan Transfer

SF 510 flight plan transfer from iPad

GAMI Injectors

GAMI injectors and iridium spark plugs

Merlyn Wastegate

Merlyn wastegate STC

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2024
Paint Year
1981
Interior Notes
Brand new custom made interior from 2024, with front arm rest and front pocket for cellphone. Score 10/10.
Exterior Notes
Original paint in great condition, always hangared. LED Strobe/Nav and landing lights.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$225,000

Aircraft Location

Chatham, NJ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 16, 2026: $225,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

May 20, 2026: $235,000(-$14,000) - trade-a-plane

May 16, 2026: $249,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 4, 2026

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Asking Price

$225,000