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1974 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Starts from the median asking price of 12 comparable Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings ($215,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time -9,111 hr vs comps +15.0%
- Engine time -1,144 hr vs comps +16.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (58% of comps) +5.8%
- No ADS-B (50% of comps have one) -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 | 4,450 hrs |
| Engine time | 4.3 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 4 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GNS530W |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS530W |
| Avionics / DME | DME40 |
| Annual | 6/10/2026 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Fresh Panther Conversion with factory-overhauled Lycoming engines and new Hartzell 4-blade Q-Tip propellers, all showing just 4.3 hours since installation. With only 4,450 hours total time, no damage history, complete logs, factory air conditioning and long-range fuel, N66AE offers exceptional performance, payload and operating economics at a fraction of replacement cost. Ready for the next owner's custom avionics package.
Modifications
Panther Conversion Nayak Long range Fuel Tanks
Avionics
GNS530W VHF20 #2 COM CIR30 #2 NAV AP106 FD112V HSI/FLIGHT DIRECTOR 860F-2 RADAR ALTIMETER WX500 STORMSCOPE DME40
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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 ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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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
9th pct4,450 hours total (TTAF) · 9th percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
5th pct4 hours since major overhaul · 5th percentile of 20 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
5th pct4 hours since major overhaul · 5th percentile of 21 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN |
| Serial Number | 317405187 |
| Registration # | N66AE |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,450 |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Winglets | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-J2B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 4.3 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2023 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING LTIO-540-J2B |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 4.3 SMOH |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2023 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-C4YR-2 |
| Prop 1 Time | 4.3 SNEW |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-C4YR-2L |
| Prop 2 Time | 4.3 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 4 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | GNS530W VHF20 #2 COM CIR30 #2 NAV AP106 FD112V HSI/FLIGHT DIRECTOR 860F-2 RADAR ALTIMETER WX500 STORMSCOPE DME40 |
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Panther Conversion Nayak Long range Fuel Tanks |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 7 |
|---|---|
| Lavatory | Yes |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Signed off on 6/10/2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Range from base
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Last flight
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