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1978 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Starts from the median asking price of 13 comparable PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings ($199,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time -475 hr vs comps +0.9%
- Engine time +544 hr vs comps -1.6%
- Market supply: 16 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 | 2018 SFRM |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Price reduced! Lowest priced Chieftain on the market! 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. Based in Casa Grande, Arizona. N78GH is offered at $109,900. Dual Instruction, Export, and Worldwide Delivery are Available. All Trades Considered Call Steve Feldman at AirplanesUSA! (847)-331-3133 or Email [email protected] 1978 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain Total Time: 14,541 Hours Serial Number: 31-7852121 No Known Damage History Gross Weight: 7368 LBS Useful Load: 2,695 LBS Parked out of annual in Page, Arizona from 2013-2026 Annual Inspection Completed April 21, 2026 Flew from Page, Arizona to Casa Grande, Arizona on May 11, 2026
Modifications
Engine #1: 2018 Hours SFRM by Lycoming in 2002 Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD Serial Number: RL-3259-61A Compressions: #1-74, #2-76, #3-76, #4-72, #5-72, #6-72 350 Horsepower Engine #2: 2018 Hours SMOH by Leavens Aviation in 2002 Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD Serial Number: L1794-68A Compressions: #1-76, #2-72, #3-74, #4-70, #5-72, #6-70 350 Horsepower Propeller #1: 3-Blade Hartzell Constant Speed Propeller 2414 SPOH by Precision Propeller in 2001 Serial Number: DJ9453A Model: HC-E3YR-2ATF Removed from other Navajo and installed on N78GH in 2006 Prop De-Ice Propeller #2: 3-Blade Hartzell Constant Speed Propeller 2414 SPOH by American Propeller in 2001 Serial Number: DJ12017A Model: HC-E3YR-2ALTF Removed from other Navajo and installed on N78GH in 2006 Prop De-Ice
Avionics
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 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
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN lands versus other PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings on fyiAero.
Price
8th pct$110k · 8th percentile of 13 listings
Airframe time
58th pct14,541 hours total (TTAF) · 58th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
94th pct2,018 hours since factory reman · 94th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
94th pct2,018 hours since major overhaul · 94th percentile of 17 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
