Description
Piper Arrow (PA-28R-200) | Full Garmin Glass & Digital Autopilot
A "no-expense-spared" IFR restoration of an already great aircraft.
Exceptional Heritage: Originally an Ansett General Aviation (Bankstown) delivery; hangared for 40+ years in the WA wheatbelt (Bencubbin).
Modern Avionics: Full Garmin suite with Digital Autopilot—a true IFR-capable cross-country machine.
Recent Renovation: A total top-to-bottom project completed over the last two years.
The Story:
For over four decades, this aircraft served a single family in Western Australia, flying their children to and from boarding school. Its inland, low-humidity history makes it a rare find for corrosion-conscious buyers.
Following a meticulous two-year renovation overseen by the current owner, it is now offered for sale as the owner retires from flying.
Why You Should Buy This Aircraft:
Skip the 18-Month Wait: A renovation of this scale typically takes at least 18 months. Here, all the hard work is already done.
Immaculate & IFR-Ready: Enjoy an "as-new" flying experience in an immaculate aircraft equipped with next-level, ultra-reliable Garmin technology.
Built-in Training Savings: If you're a student pilot, save significantly by training in the aircraft you already own.
Rare Opportunity: This turnkey aircraft is only available because the owner is retiring from the skies
All Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins up to date
Summary:
A Fully IFR Aircraft ready to enjoy
Certainly the best Piper Arrow of its era in Australia (maybe the world)
Can be maintained by almost any maintenance organisation
Local support and parts availability from Piper, Lycoming, and Hartzell
Ready to enjoy with your friendsSpecifications
Year1971
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelARROW
Serial Number28R-7135083
Registration #VH-WDM
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atYMMB
Total Time3,614
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING IO-360-C1C
Engine 1 Time414 SOH
Engine TBO2000
Engine NotesLycoming IO360-C1C fuel injected 200 horsepower. Only 414 Hours since Overhaul (Time Between Overhaul 2,000 hours).
Engine was bulk-stripped in 2025 as a 'once-over' for complete surety of the current owner.
New Bearings
New Camshaft
New Valve Lifters
New Cylinder Installed (1)
New Piston Rings
Magnetos Overhauled
New Engine Baffle Kit Installed
New Engine Mounts and Hardware
All New Hoses (Oil, Fuel and Hydraulic)
New PlanePower Alternator
New Voltage Regulator
Overhauled Fuel Control Unit
New Fuel Pump
New Fuel Injectors
New Exhaust Manifold
Overhauled Propeller Hub (to updated version)
New Fuel Gascolator
Avionics/RadiosNew Garmin GFC 500 Digital Autopilot with Blue Level Button, Track Hold, Vertical Navigation, and Electric Pitch Trim Servo
New Garmin GSA 28 Smart Autopilot Servos (3) - this is definitely worth a read
Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP-X) capability to help maintain the aircraft in stable flight. ESP-X monitors your attitude and airspeed while you're hand-flying your aircraft, and should you inadvertently exceed user-selected pitch and bank angle limitations — or if you approach overspeed or stall speed limits — it automatically provides a correcting nudge to your flight controls to help you stay in control and get back to straight and level quickly. If you ignore the prompts, the correcting force will grow stronger as exceedances increase. Should you become incapacitated, after 15 seconds of ESP-X being engaged², the system will automatically activate your autopilot in Level Mode to bring the aircraft back to level flight.
New Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Attitude Indicator for Certificated Aircraft
New Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument HSI with GPS Nav Interface Adapter for Certificated Aircraft
New Garmin GAD 13 interface unit and GTP 59 kit that allows the Garmin G5 electronic flight instrument to display Outside Air Temperature (OAT), True Airspeed (TAS), and winds aloft
New Garmin GAE Altitude Encoder
New Garmin GNX™ 375GPS with ADS-B IN/OUT Transponder
New Garmin GNC® 215 NAV/COM Radio. Monitor your standby NAV/COMM frequencies
New Garmin GTR 205 COMM Radio
New Garmin GMA™ Audio Panel with Bluetooth Connectivity
New Garmin AERA 760
New Garmin GSB™ 15 Dual USB Type-A. 18 watts of charging power per port. In total there are five USB-A charging ports in the cockpit!
New Garmin Antennas
JPI EDM 830 Engine monitor
Mid Continent CH93 Clock
CO Guardian CO detector
Landing Height System & Gear Warning System
New Fuel Level Senders
New circuit breakers (22) and new Copper Bus Bar
New audio jacks
Additional EquipmentNew door and window seals
Landing Gear motor overhauled
New Landing Gear Hardware
New Nose Wheel
New Brakes and Linings
New Trim Jack Screw
New Fuel Drains
New Fire Extinguisher
Exterior NotesFull Strip and Repaint in 2025 by Douglas Aerospace Wagga Wagga. Beautiful and contemporary red design over a white finish.
Knots 2U Wing Tips with Parmetheus G3 LED Landing Lights and Max Pulse Landing Light Controller for maximum external recognition (Recognition Lights).
Knots 2U Dorsal Fin Kit, Whelen ORION 360 LED Beacon Red
New Brakes and Linings
New Trim Jack Screw
Interior NotesNew Leather Interior with new Headliner
New Carpet 2025
New side windows
New door seals
Year1971|
ManufacturerPIPER|
ModelARROW|
Serial Number28R-7135083|
Registration #VH-WDM|
ConditionUsed|
FlightRulesIFR|
Based atYMMB|
Total Time3,614|
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING IO-360-C1C |
Engine 1 Time414 SOH |
Engine TBO2000|
Engine NotesLycoming IO360-C1C fuel injected 200 horsepower. Only 414 Hours since Overhaul (Time Between Overhaul 2,000 hours).
Engine was bulk-stripped in 2025 as a 'once-over' for complete surety of the current owner.
New Bearings
New Camshaft
New Valve Lifters
New Cylinder Installed (1)
New Piston Rings
Magnetos Overhauled
New Engine Baffle Kit Installed
New Engine Mounts and Hardware
All New Hoses (Oil, Fuel and Hydraulic)
New PlanePower Alternator
New Voltage Regulator
Overhauled Fuel Control Unit
New Fuel Pump
New Fuel Injectors
New Exhaust Manifold
Overhauled Propeller Hub (to updated version)
New Fuel Gascolator|
Avionics/RadiosNew Garmin GFC 500 Digital Autopilot with Blue Level Button, Track Hold, Vertical Navigation, and Electric Pitch Trim Servo
New Garmin GSA 28 Smart Autopilot Servos (3) - this is definitely worth a read
Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP-X) capability to help maintain the aircraft in stable flight. ESP-X monitors your attitude and airspeed while you're hand-flying your aircraft, and should you inadvertently exceed user-selected pitch and bank angle limitations — or if you approach overspeed or stall speed limits — it automatically provides a correcting nudge to your flight controls to help you stay in control and get back to straight and level quickly. If you ignore the prompts, the correcting force will grow stronger as exceedances increase. Should you become incapacitated, after 15 seconds of ESP-X being engaged², the system will automatically activate your autopilot in Level Mode to bring the aircraft back to level flight.
New Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Attitude Indicator for Certificated Aircraft
New Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument HSI with GPS Nav Interface Adapter for Certificated Aircraft
New Garmin GAD 13 interface unit and GTP 59 kit that allows the Garmin G5 electronic flight instrument to display Outside Air Temperature (OAT), True Airspeed (TAS), and winds aloft
New Garmin GAE Altitude Encoder
New Garmin GNX™ 375GPS with ADS-B IN/OUT Transponder
New Garmin GNC® 215 NAV/COM Radio. Monitor your standby NAV/COMM frequencies
New Garmin GTR 205 COMM Radio
New Garmin GMA™ Audio Panel with Bluetooth Connectivity
New Garmin AERA 760
New Garmin GSB™ 15 Dual USB Type-A. 18 watts of charging power per port. In total there are five USB-A charging ports in the cockpit!
New Garmin Antennas
JPI EDM 830 Engine monitor
Mid Continent CH93 Clock
CO Guardian CO detector
Landing Height System & Gear Warning System
New Fuel Level Senders
New circuit breakers (22) and new Copper Bus Bar
New audio jacks|
Additional EquipmentNew door and window seals
Landing Gear motor overhauled
New Landing Gear Hardware
New Nose Wheel
New Brakes and Linings
New Trim Jack Screw
New Fuel Drains
New Fire Extinguisher|
Exterior NotesFull Strip and Repaint in 2025 by Douglas Aerospace Wagga Wagga. Beautiful and contemporary red design over a white finish.
Knots 2U Wing Tips with Parmetheus G3 LED Landing Lights and Max Pulse Landing Light Controller for maximum external recognition (Recognition Lights).
Knots 2U Dorsal Fin Kit, Whelen ORION 360 LED Beacon Red
New Brakes and Linings
New Trim Jack Screw|
Interior NotesNew Leather Interior with new Headliner
New Carpet 2025
New side windows
New door seals|
