1973 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings ($215,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -8.2%
- Airframe time -5,561 hr vs comps +11.1%
- Engine time -747 hr vs comps +10.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (50% of comps) +7.0%
- ADS-B (50% of comps) +1.3%
- Market supply: 19 for sale of 400 FAA-registered +1.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 8,000 hrs |
| Engine time | 250 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Nighthawk SN3500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340, GMA 340Audio |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | Garmin SL30 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDR 160 |
| Avionics / Radar altimeter | KRA 10 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description SOLD! 1973 Piper Navajo/Chieftain PA-31-350, 8000TTSN - Executive Configuration w/ Eight Seats, 250/250 SMOH, Garmin GNS 430 GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin GMA 340Audio Panel. This Navajo / Chieftain is heavily equipped for you’re next your business trip! Performance Specifications: Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain - Performance Data Horsepower: 350 Gross Weight: 7000 lbs Top Speed: 230 kts Empty Weight: 4221 lbs Cruise Speed: 211 kts Fuel Capacity: 182 gal Stall Speed (dirty): 74 kts Range: 883 nm Takeoff Ground Roll: 1350 ft Over 50 ft obstacle: 2510 Rate Of Climb: 1120 fpm Ceiling: 24000 ft Landing Ground Roll 1045 ft Over 50 ft obstacle: 1880 ft Rate of Climb (One Engine): 230 fpm Ceiling (One Engine): 13700 ft Remarks: All Original Log Books – Yes Currently out of Annual Inspection for one (1) year Damage History: Yes – Lighting Strike General Condition: This aircraft is in Very Good condition Owner Notes: Always Hangared Based in GA (Specifications, performance, equipment, included equipment, after market STC’s, included STC’s, component times, damage history and condition subject to verification upon inspection) Brokered by Maule Air Texas, Inc. & Maximillian Aircraft Sales. Airframe Time: 8,000 TTSN – Executive Configuration w/ Eight Seats
Modifications
Engines: 350HP LH – 250 SMOH – 2014 OH RH – 250 SMOH – 2014 OH Propellers: LH – 250 SMOH – 2014 OH RH – 250 SMOH – 2014 OH
Avionics
Avionics: IFR Certified NOT ADS-B Compliant Garmin GNS 430 GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GMA 340Audio Panel Garmin SL-30 Com Sandel SN3500 HSI King Glide Slope Garmin 327A - Transponder/Encoder Altamatic V - Auto Pilot/Flight Director ADF King KRA 10 Radar Altimeter Bendix RDR 160 Color Radar Post Lights Optional Equipment: Vortex Generators Janitrol Cabin Heaters Porto Toilet Pilots Seat Sheepskin Covers
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN lands versus other Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $200k of 14 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
36th pct8,000 hours total (TTAF) · 36th percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
30th pct250 hours since major overhaul · 30th percentile of 20 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
24th pct250 hours since major overhaul · 24th percentile of 21 listings
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