1978 PIPER PA-31 350 CHIEFTAIN
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable Piper 31/350 series listings ($199,750), then adjusts for:
- Year +0 vs comparable listings +0.8%
- Airframe time -7,068 hr vs comps +14.1%
- No Modern GPS navigator (75% of comps have one) -10.4%
- Autopilot (50% of comps) +1.5%
- ADS-B (50% of comps) +1.3%
- Market supply: 18 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 PA-31 350 CHIEFTAIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,620 hrs |
| Engine time | 0 SOH |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
Detailed Description 1978 Piper Chieftain, N35RD, 5620TT, "0" Since Overhaul L&R (Certified Shop), "0" SPOH L&R, King Silver Crown Avionics, Bendix Radar, ADS-B Compliant, HSI System, Altimatic IIC Autopilot, Air Conditioning, Deice Provisions, Crew and Cargo Doors, Vortex Generators.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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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Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 31 350 Chieftain
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 31 350 Chieftain (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 883 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 211 kts · 243 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1350.0 / 1045.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-31-350 Chieftain seats up to 9 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N35RD. More flight tracking ›
