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Piper Aircraft

Piper Arrow PA-28R-201 Arrow III

Name: Piper Arrow PA-28R-201 Arrow III
Brand: Piper

P28R

Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral

Single-Engine PistonDiscontinued1967–2020

Range

739 NM · 1,369 km

MTOW

1,247 kg

Cruise

143 kt · 265 km/h

Seats

4 seats (pilot included)

Used price

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Specifications for the PA-28R-200 Arrow II variant. Sources: sistemas.anac.gov.br, web.archive.org, business.desu.edu (checked on 10/10/2026).

The Piper Arrow PA-28R-201 Arrow III is a single-engine piston produced between 1967 and 2020. It has a range of 739 nm, a cruise speed of 143 kt (265 km/h), 4 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 242 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/8/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight

Jan 01, 1975

FAA cert.

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ANAC cert.

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Deliveries start

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Units produced

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Retractable-gear single-engine aircraft of the PA-28 family, used in Brazil as an advanced complex-aircraft trainer and personal aircraft. The sheet represents the Arrow III (PA-28R-201), with a 200 hp Lycoming engine and a variable-pitch propeller, the classic combination for training in a complex aircraft. Out of production, but still common at aviation schools and in Brazilian general aviation.

Detailed specs

Performance

Power: 200 hp
Engine: Lycoming IO-360-C1C6

Cabin and comfort

Detailed specs pending

Avionics and engines

Detailed specs pending

Operating costs

Data source: consumo: https://planeandpilotmag.com/2005-new-piper-arrow-iv/ | motor: https://www.lycoming.com/sites/default/files/file/2026-07/SI1009BF_%20TBO_Schedule.pdf ; https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pnpages/07-22986.php
Last updated: 2026

External dimensions

Overall length: 7.52 m
Wingspan: 10.8 m
Height: 2.39 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW): 727 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW): 1,247 kg
Fuel capacity: 291 L
Fuel capacity: 521 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration

4 typical seats (pilot included)

Length

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Width

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Height

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Volume

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Baggage

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History

First flight - 1975

1975

End of production - 2020

2020

Brazil Fleet

381 registrations in the RAB (all statuses)

Full analysis: listing, mark reservations, charts and change log in the ANAC Monitor.

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Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Registrations in Brazil

59 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

PR-CDA PR-NYT PR-RDA PR-SVP PS-NEZ PT-DGE PT-DOB PT-ICF PT-IGU PT-IOQ PT-ISX PT-ITQ PT-JCK PT-JGN PT-KFY PT-KFZ PT-KQD PT-KRN PT-NAK PT-NAR PT-NBH PT-NCV PT-NEB PT-NEH PT-NFO PT-NFQ PT-NFY PT-NGJ PT-NGP PT-NGR PT-NIX PT-NJJ PT-NLB PT-NLK PT-NME PT-NMV PT-NNH PT-NNL PT-NOC PT-NOL PT-NON PT-NOP PT-NPJ PT-NPM PT-NPN PT-NPS PT-NQA PT-NQX PT-NSI PT-NSJ PT-NTK PT-NUB PT-NUG PT-NUZ PT-NXY PT-OCN PT-OCQ PT-RHL PT-RSY

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Piper Arrow PA-28R-201 Arrow III?

The maximum range is 739 nm (739 NM · 1,369 km).

How fast is the Piper Arrow PA-28R-201 Arrow III?

Cruise speed is 143 kt, equivalent to 265 km/h.

How many passengers does the Piper Arrow PA-28R-201 Arrow III seat?

The Piper Arrow PA-28R-201 Arrow III has 4 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 3 passengers.

How many Piper Arrow PA-28R-201 Arrow III are there in Brazil?

There are 242 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/8/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.