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1978 PIPER CHEYENNE II
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Piper Turboprop listings ($992,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time +713 hr vs comps -1.4%
- Garmin GTN 750 (25% of comps) +6.4%
- Garmin G600 (25% of comps) +9.0%
- Autopilot (62% of comps) +0.7%
- ADS-B (62% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 6 for sale of 87 FAA-registered -0.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper CHEYENNE II |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 8,477 hrs |
| Engine time | 1386 TSHSI |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275, GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GTN 750s |
Engines & propellers
Left engine
- Time since hot-section inspection
- 1386 hrs
Right engine
- Time since hot-section inspection
- 1386 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description PIPER CHEYENNE II PA-31T • $995,000 • AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SALE • Completely remodeled Piper Cheyenne II AFTT 8477 PT6A-28 Engine 1 TSHSI 1386 Engine 2 TSHSI 1386 Overhaul 3-blad prop Fresh paint Fresh Interior Event 1,2,3,4 04/22/2025 New avionics 2x Garmin GTN 750s WAAS/LPV 2x Garmin G600 TXI ADSB In and Out-2xGTX-345 Garmin GNA- 345 Audio panel with Bluetooth, Garmin GI-275 Attitude Indicator, Garmin GWX - 75 Weather Radar Bandix/King KFC200 Auto Pilot Stratus USB (Pilot/Co-Pilot) Overhauled generators New hoses New tires New LED lights aircraft is in pristine condition and ready to fly. Completely remodeled Piper Cheyenne II with airframe total time AFTT 8477 This aircraft is in pristine condition and ready to fly.
Modifications
PT6-28 with Overhauled generators New hoses
Avionics
New avionics 2x Garmin GTN 750s WAAS/LPV 2x Garmin G600 TXI ADSB In and Out-2xGTX-345 Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Bluetooth Garmin GI275 Attitude Indicator. Garmin GWX - 75 Weather Radar coated panel. Bandix/King KFC200 Auto Pilot Stratus USB (Pilot/Co-Pilot) Overhauled
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper CHEYENNE II lands versus other Piper CHEYENNE II listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
80th pct8,477 hours total (TTAF) · 80th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
33rd pct1,386 engine hours · 33rd percentile of 6 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
60th pct1,386 engine hours · 60th percentile of 5 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 Ii
Typical model-level figures for the Piper Cheyenne Ii (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $136,800 | $222,300 |
| Fixed | $211,108 | $211,108 |
| Variable | $475,200 | $772,200 |
| Total / hour | $3,432 | $3,026 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,150 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 245 kts · 282 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 5 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 3" × 4' 2" × 10' 10" |
| Interior volume | 197 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 3800 ft / 2200 ft |
About this plane
The Piper Cheyenne II has a variable operating cost of $2,286 per hour. It offers a range of 740 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 265 knots (305 mph), with an average fuel burn of 95 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cheyenne II measures 4'3" high, 4'2" wide, and 10'10" long, delivering 197 cubic feet of interior volume. Designed to accommodate up to 6 passengers, the aircraft features a comfortable and pressurized environment with executive seating, making it ideal for regional travel. Requiring 3,800 feet for takeoff and just 2,200 feet for landing, the Cheyenne II is capable of operating from a variety of shorter runways while offering strong cruise performance and efficiency positioning it as a practical and reliable option in the turboprop class. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Piper Cheyenne II's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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