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1978 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Starts from the median asking price of 12 comparable Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings ($199,750), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -6,813 hr vs comps +13.6%
- Engine time -180 hr vs comps +2.5%
- Garmin GTN 750 (25% of comps) +15.0%
- Autopilot (42% of comps) +1.8%
- ADS-B (42% of comps) +1.5%
- Market supply: 19 for sale of 399 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 | 10,028 hrs |
| Engine time | 968 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GNS 530 |
| Annual | July 2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
10,028 Total Time, 968/968 on Engine Overhauls, Garmin Display with 750W & 530, Garmin Autopilot, Color Radar, ADSB - In & Out, Full De-Ice, Cargo Door. JPI Engine Monitor. Corporate Operator.
Modifications
Full De-Ice with Heated Windshield Cargo Door JPI Engine Monitor VG Kit Outboard LED Lights, Dual Copilot Instruments JPI Engine Monitor Electric Trim, Pilot Side Dual Push to Talk Control Wheels Digital Timer/Clock Club Seating Dual Fold-Out Tables Forward Refreshment Center Aft Potty/Seat Hangared Ramp Weight :7448 LBS Approximate Useful Load: 2413 LBS
Avionics
Garmin Displays Garmin 750WAAS Garmin 530 Garmin Autopilot Garmin 345 ADSB - Both In & Out Bendix Color Radar
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN lands versus other Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings on fyiAero.
Price
67th pct$290k · 67th percentile of 12 listings
Airframe time
43rd pct10,028 hours total (TTAF) · 43rd percentile of 21 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
58th pct968 hours since major overhaul · 58th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
60th pct968 hours since major overhaul · 60th percentile of 20 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 | 317852125 |
| Registration # | N385RM |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KCMH Columbus, Ohio |
Airframe
| Total Time | 10,028 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING LTIO-540-J2BD |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 968 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 968 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1800 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 131 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
| Prop 2 Time | 131 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin Displays Garmin 750WAAS Garmin 530 Garmin Autopilot Garmin 345 ADSB - Both In & Out Bendix Color Radar |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Full De-Ice with Heated Windshield Cargo Door JPI Engine Monitor VG Kit Outboard LED Lights, Dual Copilot Instruments JPI Engine Monitor Electric Trim, Pilot Side Dual Push to Talk Control Wheels Digital Timer/Clock Club Seating Dual Fold-Out Tables Forward Refreshment Center Aft Potty/Seat Hangared Ramp Weight :7448 LBS Approximate Useful Load: 2413 LBS |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due: July 2027 In 1980's - Gear-Up in 2004 - Fell off Jacks. Repair to underskins by Jack Points. ** Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection ** . |
|---|
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Last flight
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