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1978 PIPER NAVAJO
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Piper NAVAJO listings ($299,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +9 vs comparable listings +13.5%
- Airframe time -6,223 hr vs comps +12.4%
- No Modern GPS navigator (67% of comps have one) -3.1%
- No Autopilot (67% of comps have one) -1.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper NAVAJO |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,586 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,000 SMOH |
Description
1978 Piper PA-32-350 featuring classic Piper styling, a spacious and comfortable cabin, and proven performance. This well-presented aircraft offers excellent utility for personal or business travel, with a clean white exterior accented by distinctive green, black, gold, and burgundy striping. A capable, versatile aircraft with great ramp appeal.
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 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.
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 lands versus other Piper NAVAJO listings on fyiAero.
Price
80th pct$350k · 80th percentile of 10 listings
Airframe time
9th pct2,586 hours total (TTAF) · 9th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time
45th pct1,000 hours since major overhaul · 45th percentile of 11 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 | NAVAJO |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,586 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 1,000 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 2000 |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 31P Navajo
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 31P Navajo (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 690 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 220 kts · 253 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1440.0 / 1370.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-31P Navajo seats up to 7 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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