1978 Piper Arrow III (PA-28R-201)

Description

• 1978 Piper Arrow III PA-28R-201 for sale | Avidyne IFD440 | Long-Range Fuel | Complete Logs | $149,000 | KOWD Norwood, MA
• I’m selling my 1978 Piper Arrow III PA-28R-201, N31649, based at KOWD / Norwood Memorial Airport.
• Practical, efficient complex single with retractable gear, constant-speed prop, 200 HP Lycoming IO-360-C1C6, long-range fuel, complete logs, no known damage history, and a modern IFR setup with an Avidyne IFD440 and ForeFlight connectivity.
• Key Details
• 1978 Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow III
• N31649
• Serial No. 28R-7837241
• Asking $149,000
• Based at KOWD, Norwood, MA
• 9633.7 TTAF at 12/11/2025 annual
• Tach 370.2 at 12/11/2025 annual
• Tach 394.4 on 5/5/2026 IFR certification
• Hobbs 6699.7 on 5/5/2026 IFR certification
• Annual completed 12/11/2025
• Annual due December 2026
• IFR / pitot-static / transponder certification completed 5/5/2026
• Complete logs
• No known damage history
• ELT due 12/2027
• Engine
• Lycoming IO-360-C1C6, 200 HP
• Engine S/N L-17723-51A
• Major overhaul completed 12/24/2017
• 257.5 SMOH at 12/11/2025 annual
• 6180.7 TTE at 12/11/2025 annual
• Approximately 24 tach hours flown since annual as of 5/5/2026
• Latest annual compressions: 76/80, 75/80, 77/80, 78/80, 78/80, 78/80
• Propeller
• McCauley B2D34C213 / 90DHA-16
• Prop S/N 140483
• Installed new 10/22/2014
• 258.9 TSN at 12/11/2025 annual
• Avionics / Equipment
• Avidyne IFD440 GPS/NAV/COM, installed May 2024 (w/direct ForeFlight connectivity)
• Garmin SL30 NAV/COM
• Garmin GMA 340 audio panel
• Garmin GTX 330ES transponder with ADS-B Out
• JPI EDM-830 engine monitor with fuel flow
• LP Aero heavy-gauge side windows
• Bogert battery box and copper electrical cables
• Plane Power alternator
• Halon fire extinguisher
• 4 Life vests
• This airplane has 77 gallons total fuel, 72 usable, and typically burns around 11 GPH, giving it serious cross-country endurance without punishing fuel costs.
• Great fit for IFR flying, commercial/complex training, regional travel, and pilots stepping up from a fixed-gear Piper.
• Pre-buy inspections welcome at buyer’s expense. No trades.
• Message me for logs, photos, and details.