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1978 PIPER CHEYENNE I
Starts from the median asking price of 99 comparable Piper Multi-Engine Piston listings ($220,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +379 hr vs comps -0.8%
- Engine time -870 hr vs comps +12.2%
- Modern GPS navigator (68% of comps) +4.5%
- Autopilot (64% of comps) +1.1%
- ADS-B (54% of comps) +1.2%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Piper CHEYENNE I |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 6,790 hrs |
| Engine time | 125 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | KFC250 |
Description
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
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.
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
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 ›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 CHEYENNE I lands versus other Piper CHEYENNE I listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
57th pct6,790 hours total (TTAF) · 57th percentile of 7 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
25th pct125 hours since major overhaul · 25th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
14th pct125 hours since major overhaul · 14th percentile of 7 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | CHEYENNE I |
| Serial Number | 31T-7804004 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N500MY |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,790 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 125 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 125 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 3600 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | 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 |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional 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. |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | All logs since new and no damage history Fresh Event 1 and 2 in August, 2024 |
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Operating costs & specifications — Piper Cheyenne I
Typical model-level figures for the Piper Cheyenne I (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $122,400 | $198,900 |
| Fixed | $210,608 | $210,608 |
| Variable | $420,400 | $683,150 |
| Total / hour | $3,155 | $2,750 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,000 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 210 kts · 242 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 5 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 3" × 4' 2" × 10' 10" |
| Interior volume | 197 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 3500 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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