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1978 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Starts from the median asking price of 14 comparable Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings ($199,750), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -237 hr vs comps +0.5%
- Engine time +700 hr vs comps -9.8%
- No Modern GPS navigator (64% of comps have one) -8.9%
- ADS-B (43% of comps) +1.5%
- Market supply: 19 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.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 14,541 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,018 SFRM |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | KLN 90 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | KMA 20 |
Description
AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales presents this dry-country Piper Navajo Chieftain to market. Capable of hauling nearly 2,700 LBS and configured with a 10 seat interior. Both engines are running strong with recent compressions in the 70’s. April 2026 annual inspection and IFR certification. Recently upgraded with ADS-B and a Garmin digital transponder. Dual Instruction, Export, and Worldwide Delivery are Available. All Trades Considered Call Steve Feldman at AirplanesUSA!
Modifications
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Avionics
Standard 6-Pack Configuration Full Co-Pilot Side Instrumentation Garmin GTX-330 Mode S Transponder uAvionix Tail Beacon ADS-B Out Bendix/King KX-170B NAV/COMM #1 Bendix/King KX-170B NAV/COMM #2 Bendix/King KMA 20 TSO Audio Pannel Bendix/King KR 85 TSO ADF Bendix/King KLN 90 GPS DME Indicator IFR Certification on May 1st, 2026
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 ›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
7th pct$90k · 7th percentile of 14 listings
Airframe time
68th pct14,541 hours total (TTAF) · 68th percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
90th pct2,018 hours since factory reman · 90th percentile of 20 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
95th pct2,018 engine hours · 95th percentile of 21 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 CHIEFTAIN |
| Serial Number | 31-7852121 |
| Registration # | N78GH |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KCGZ |
Airframe
| Total Time | 14,541 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 2,018 SFRM |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 2000 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 2,018 |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Standard 6-Pack Configuration Full Co-Pilot Side Instrumentation Garmin GTX-330 Mode S Transponder uAvionix Tail Beacon ADS-B Out Bendix/King KX-170B NAV/COMM #1 Bendix/King KX-170B NAV/COMM #2 Bendix/King KMA 20 TSO Audio Pannel Bendix/King KR 85 TSO ADF Bendix/King KLN 90 GPS DME Indicator IFR Certification on May 1st, 2026 |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | WIng Lockers Nose Baggage Copartment De-Ice Boots Vortex Generators Air Conditioning System Oxygen System PA System Windshield Wiper Windshield Heat Hobbs Meter New Gill Battery in 2026 New Tires in 2026 New Landing Gear Hydraulic Hoses in 2026 New Firewall Forward Hoses in 2026 |
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Previous listing for N78GH
1978 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
- Then asking
- $90k
- Airframe
- 14,541 hrs
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