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1977 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN

🕒 Listed 7 days ago
$500,000 fyiEstimate $268,000–$274,500 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 15 comparable Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings ($199,500), then adjusts for:

  • Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
  • Airframe time -6,209 hr vs comps +12.4%
  • Engine time -255 hr vs comps +3.6%
  • Modern GPS navigator (53% of comps) +5.7%
  • Garmin G600 (27% of comps) +12.9%
  • ADS-B (40% of comps) +1.4%
  • Market supply: 18 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.

1977
8,332 hrs
N919BB ✈ Flight Tracking
31-7852025
LYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD
2
HARTZELL
KLAL
★ 4.9 (29 Google reviews)
Paydirt LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelPiper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
TypeMulti-Engine Piston
Airframe time8,332 hrs
Engine time1,193.8 SMOH
Prop blades4
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 330
Avionics / GPS / datalinkGarmin GNS430W, Garmin GNS-530W, Garmin GDL 69A, Garmin G600
ADS-BYes
InspectionAnnual
AirworthyYes
Garmin GPS ADS-B

Description

This 1977 Piper Navajo Chieftain is powered by two Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD engines, each with 1,193.8 hours SMOH, and carries a well-equipped avionics suite including a Garmin G600, Garmin GNS-530W, Garmin GNS-430W, Garmin Multi-Function Display, and GMX200. The aircraft comes with complete logs and just completed a thorough annual in December 2025. Finished in a sharp Matterhorn White, Amazon Blue, and Ice Metallic Silver scheme, this Chieftain is based in Lakeland, FL. All logbooks and aircraft records have been digitized and are attached below. Documents: - Right Propeller Logbook Dated 4-19-2004 to Present.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040961437&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaQ%2bhujhQI%2bl1H8IrlHnq8LfbdMSzqhjJ9t55pisVNCm7z2Ksp2mEvJHy5kgVY%2fSUvU%3d - Left Propeller Logbook Dated 4-19-2004 to Present.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040961405&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaTZtBy6QBy5RS1GQKl7eFDNW2EyumH0g71ZLORhV7%2fSYH8sEaSivhphnfzw%2bFbQ02E%3d - Right Engine Logbook Dated 8-28-2007 to Present.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040961266&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaTL%2ft2iPxzK856dUgrhXXlxmZ6SdcRr%2bA48%2bGCG7LwKE4BzVK0niwv08vyzePM7xjA%3d - Right Engine Logbook Dated 5-19-2000 to 10-4-2007..pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040961053&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaRnRpAT2Wn7G00R5R%2biewGZT0bhMKzjTPk3%2bMdQK9UGhLpOmdbRKyA0Q151vAa81uo%3d - Left Engine Logbook Dated 4-14-2005 to 10-1-2007.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040960941&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaTHWr1vaTSdMNxSNwDzyavcD7LLIrp2nwuwoS6PraT5hx4EwEwmQYu%2bGzIemlUp81o%3d - Left Engine Logbook Dated 4-4-1996 to 10-1-2004.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040960923&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaTUQz7Vp2V1a%2flLmTYg4dauEgyGaqr%2fb1raMDpLGXeO7c9Xyn7cQd7IuoskqUszkYg%3d - Left Engine Logbook Dated 3-28-2007 to Present.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040960882&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaRSAl6U4qoO%2fDQrpOMBEefdmrJZoxoQFiG%2fY5ZnCKSy88Csj7WjTQ5K4y6fGE3Bu4w%3d - Airframe Logbook Dated 11-26-2025 to Present.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040960820&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaRE6TegomaD3380PBi9B8FQQqpJ0dFOvAU772yxPX1j9PDPOkfwP9fttXIpMSgHtRs%3d - Airframe Logbook Dated 11-20-1977 to 3-28-1984.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040960814&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaS%2fJ1RkqCxikHlfAh%2fBi%2bBBx6BjI4jdTKKuZbo%2fQpvfWtlhrcn%2f%2bANZWXbDkQg1QwI%3d - Airframe Logbook Dated 6-18-1984 to 2-22-1993.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040960776&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaQ8i0bNR5iBGL8t8XfYqm3mvhF2Vdo11wh6LH8wCMxEgQr9MekksyBBPDAYddVeL8o%3d - Airframe Logbook Dated 3-26-2007 to 1-10-2025.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040960744&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaQuoNCirOHlIcxer3fhRFZM1srqdjlhsZTqdOxm1THtdr3Xg2iUOCRxMFTJO9GPk5Q%3d - Airframe Logbook Dated 3-2-1993 to 3-26-2007.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11040960678&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=ItspO2C%2foaQzAYdbh395J%2btEy7v4waAWvqRCPP%2f8GILCe6SyqR%2bedrUiSmkxGQWM29Zv9TGoA%2fo%3d

Modifications

Concorde RG 24-20 Battery BLR Vortex Generators HID Landing and Recognition Light System SMR Technologies Pneumatic Deice Boots Aero Support Engineering Quick Disconnect Nose Link

Avionics

Garmin G600 Garmin GNS-530W Garmin GNS-430W Garmin Multi-Function Display GMX200 Garmin GTX 330 Mode S Transponder Garmin GDL-69A XM Satellite Weather Data Link/Satellite Radio Receiver Garmin GA-55 XM Antenna JPI Instruments Engine Monitor EDM-760 PS Engineering PMA7000CD Sandia Aerospace SAI-340 Quattro Attitude Display

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 750Xi

A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.

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Garmin GFC 500 autopilot

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.

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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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How this aircraft compares

Where this Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN lands versus other Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings on fyiAero.

Price

93rd pct
$90k$550kThis aircraft · $500k

$500k · 93rd percentile of 15 listings

Airframe time

35th pct
4,45037,413This aircraft · 8,332

8,332 hours total (TTAF) · 35th percentile of 20 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

67th pct
42,019This aircraft · 1,193

1,193 hours since major overhaul · 67th percentile of 18 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

61st pct
42,018This aircraft · 1,193

1,193 hours since major overhaul · 61st percentile of 18 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

Documents

General

Year1977
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelNAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Serial Number31-7852025
Registration #N919BB
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atLAL

Airframe

Total Time8,332.8
Max Takeoff Weight7,045 lb
Basic Empty Weight5,014.05 lb
Useful Load2,030.95 lb
Complete LogsYes

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD
Engine 1 Serial NumberL-7198-61A
Engine 1 Time1,193.8 SMOH
Engine 1 TBO1800
Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New2007
Engine 1 TurbochargedYes

Engine 2

Engine 2 Make/ModelLYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD
Engine 2 Serial NumberL-2536-68A
Engine 2 Time1,193.8 SMOH
Engine 2 TBO1800
Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New2007
Engine 2 TurbochargedYes

Props

Prop 1 ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop 1 ModelHC-C4YR-2L
Prop 1 Time142.8 SMOH
Prop 2 ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop 2 ModelHC-C4YR-2L
Prop 2 Time142.8 SMOH
Number of Blades4

Avionics

ADS-B EquippedYes
Avionics/RadiosGarmin G600 Garmin GNS-530W Garmin GNS-430W Garmin Multi-Function Display GMX200 Garmin GTX 330 Mode S Transponder Garmin GDL-69A XM Satellite Weather Data Link/Satellite Radio Receiver Garmin GA-55 XM Antenna JPI Instruments Engine Monitor EDM-760 PS Engineering PMA7000CD Sandia Aerospace SAI-340 Quattro Attitude Display

Modifications/Conversions

Modifications/ConversionsConcorde RG 24-20 Battery BLR Vortex Generators HID Landing and Recognition Light System SMR Technologies Pneumatic Deice Boots Aero Support Engineering Quick Disconnect Nose Link

Interior

Year Interior2017

Exterior

Year Painted2017

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusLast Annual Completed 12/2025 Specifications and details are provided for general reference only. Buyer is responsible for verifying all information to their satisfaction prior to purchase.
AirworthyYes

Service Logs

PropellerRight Propeller Logbook Dated 4-19-2004 to Present.pdf Left Propeller Logbook Dated 4-19-2004 to Present.pdf
EngineRight Engine Logbook Dated 8-28-2007 to Present.pdf Right Engine Logbook Dated 5-19-2000 to 10-4-2007..pdf Left Engine Logbook Dated 4-14-2005 to 10-1-2007.pdf Left Engine Logbook Dated 4-4-1996 to 10-1-2004.pdf Left Engine Logbook Dated 3-28-2007 to Present.pdf
AircraftAirframe Logbook Dated 11-26-2025 to Present.pdf Airframe Logbook Dated 11-20-1977 to 3-28-1984.pdf Airframe Logbook Dated 6-18-1984 to 2-22-1993.pdf Airframe Logbook Dated 3-26-2007 to 1-10-2025.pdf Airframe Logbook Dated 3-2-1993 to 3-26-2007.pdf

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Last flight

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