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1977 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Starts from the median asking price of 14 comparable Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings ($199,750), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time +10,970 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Engine time +307 hr vs comps -4.3%
- No Modern GPS navigator (64% of comps have one) -8.9%
- Autopilot (29% of comps) +2.1%
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 | 25,749 hrs |
| Engine time | 0 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDR-2000 |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | KGP-560, EGPWS |
| Avionics / ADF | KR-87 |
| Avionics / DME | KN-64 |
Description
Commercially Maintained and Operated
Modifications
Landing Weight Increase Kit STC# SA 00202SE Wing Rib Reinforcement Kit STC# SA 00378SE Concorde RG24-20 Battery STC # SA01147WI Cleveland Wheel and Brakes
Avionics
Dual CNX-80 GPS/Nav/Com units (Apollo/Garmin IFR WAAS-capable navigators) Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel King KT-series Transponder with altitude encoder/serializer KN-64 DME KR-87 ADF S-TEC System 65 Autopilot King KI-525A HSI King KG-102 Directional Gyro King KMT-112 Flux Detector & KA-51B Slaving System Bendix/King Radar Altimeter RDR-2000 / RS-811A Color Weather Radar System Honeywell KGP-560 EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System) Artex ME406 ELT Sigtronics Intercom
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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
14th pct$155k · 14th percentile of 14 listings
Airframe time
91st pct25,749 hours total (TTAF) · 91st percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
81st pct1,625 hours since major overhaul · 81st 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 | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN |
| Serial Number | 31-7752078 |
| Registration # | C-GADW |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 25,749 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 7,367.85 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 350 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 0 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 350 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 1,625 SMOH |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-E3YR-2ALTF |
| Prop 1 Time | 1235 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-E3YR-2ATF |
| Prop 2 Time | 120 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Dual CNX-80 GPS/Nav/Com units (Apollo/Garmin IFR WAAS-capable navigators) Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel King KT-series Transponder with altitude encoder/serializer KN-64 DME KR-87 ADF S-TEC System 65 Autopilot King KI-525A HSI King KG-102 Directional Gyro King KMT-112 Flux Detector & KA-51B Slaving System Bendix/King Radar Altimeter RDR-2000 / RS-811A Color Weather Radar System Honeywell KGP-560 EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System) Artex ME406 ELT Sigtronics Intercom |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Cleveland Wheel and Brakes |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Landing Weight Increase Kit STC# SA 00202SE Wing Rib Reinforcement Kit STC# SA 00378SE Concorde RG24-20 Battery STC # SA01147WI |
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Last flight
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