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1978 Piper Cheyenne I

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fyiEstimate $1,061,500–$1,088,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Piper Turboprop listings ($992,500), then adjusts for:

  • Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
  • Engine time -1,261 hr vs comps +8.8%
  • Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps) +1.1%
  • Autopilot (62% of comps) +0.7%
  • ADS-B (62% of comps) +1.0%
  • FIKI (known ice) (0% of comps) +1.3%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1978
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N500MY ✈ Flight Tracking
Oct 14, 2026 (6 days ago)
31T-7804004
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1
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Overview

Make / ModelPiper CHEYENNE I
TypeTurboprop
Airframe time—
Engine time125 SMOH
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 530, GNS 430
Avionics / Primary flight displayGARMIN G600
Avionics / Audio panelKing KMA 24
Avionics / AutopilotKFC250
Garmin GPS Autopilot FIKI / known ice ADS-B

Description

1978 Piper Cheyenne I, Blackhawk -135A Engine Conversion, 6790 Total Time, Only 125 SMOH! Garmin G600txi, GNS530, GNS430, ADS-B in & out, KFC250, Radar, Stormscope, Ram Air, Speed stacks, Strakes

Modifications

Back Loading aircraft photo 12 Photos Price on request 1978 Piper Cheyenne I with Blackhawk -135A Engines S/N: 31T-7804004 R/N: N500MY 6,790 Total Hours Ohio, United States Compare Email to Friend Date Listed: Aug 16, 2024 Seller Paragraph Seller Parker Aircraft Sales Location Brookville, OH, US 1978 Piper Cheyenne I, Blackhawk -135A Engine Conversion, 6790 Total Time, Only 125 SMOH! Garmin G600txi, GNS530, GNS430, ADS-B in & out, KFC250, Radar, Stormscope, Ram Air, Speed stacks, Strakes. Airframe & Power Systems Information Total Hours 6,790 Total Hours Engines Loc. TSN SMOH L 6,790 125 R 6,790 125 Propellers Loc. SPOH L 125 R 1,380 SPOH: Left (3-2023) Maintenance & Condition Complete Logs Yes Damage History No Fresh Event 1 and 2 in August, 2024 Avionics Garmin G600Txi Flight Display Garmin GNS530 WAAS IFR GPS/Color Moving Map/NAV/COM Garmin GNS430 WAAS IFR GPS/Color Moving Map/NAV/COM King KMA24 Audio Panel Dual Garmin GTX Transponders with ADS-B In and Out King KFC250 Autopilot/Flight Director/Slaved HSI/Yaw Damper Sperry Color Weather Radar BFG WX1000 Stormscope Equipment Blackhawk -135 Conversion Completed 12 Years Ago Ram Air Speed Stacks Rear Strakes Known Ice Air Conditioning Gear Door Removal STC Standby Artificial Horizon 355 Gal Fuel Interior The executive configured interior is Beige leather in good serviceable condition with bar, tables, potty, dividers and curtains. Exterior The paint is original White with Blue and Gold in clean serviceable condition. Contact Information Tel: (937) 833-4820 Fax: (937) 833-4921 212 Church Street Brookville, OH 45309 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice An Important Note About Buying An Aircraft Aircraft Shopper Online takes internet fraud very seriously. Before completing any transaction, please review our fraud prevention guidelines to protect yourself. Read our Fraud Alert → Report This Ad Listed By Parker Aircraft Sales Location Brookville, OH, US Website Visit website Contact the seller for availability and additional aircraft information. Contact Seller More listings from Parker Aircraft Sales Finance Calculator Enter the advertised purchase price in the full calculator to estimate financing. View Detailed Calculator Get Pre-Approved For illustrative purposes only. Actual rates and terms may vary.

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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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 CHEYENNE I lands versus other Piper CHEYENNE I listings on fyiAero.

Engine time

25th pct
1255,747This aircraft · 125

125 hours since major overhaul · 25th percentile of 8 listings

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

Operating costs & specifications — Piper Cheyenne I

Typical model-level figures for the Piper Cheyenne I (not this specific airframe).

$893,758annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$2,102variable cost / hour
$8.41cost per nm
85.0gph fuel burn
$700,459avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $1,061,500–$1,088,000

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$122,400$198,900
Fixed$210,608$210,608
Variable$420,400$683,150
Total / hour$3,155$2,750

Performance & dimensions

Range1,000 nm
Cruise speed210 kts · 242 mph
Seating1 crew + 5 passengers
Cabin H × W × L4' 3" × 4' 2" × 10' 10"
Interior volume197 ft³
Takeoff / landing3500 ft / 2400 ft

About this plane

The Piper Cheyenne I has a variable operating cost of $2,021 per hour. It offers a range of 800 nautical miles, a normal cruise speed of 250 knots (288 mph), and an average fuel burn of 85 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Piper Cheyenne I measures 4'3" high, 4'2" wide, and 10'10" long, providing 197 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 6 passengers, the pressurized cabin offers a comfortable environment for short to mid-range travel. With a takeoff requirement of just 3,500 feet and a landing distance of 2,400 feet, the Cheyenne I can access smaller airports with ease while maintaining solid cruise performance and operating efficiency. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Piper Cheyenne I's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.

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Last flight

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