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1979 PIPER CHEYENNE II

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fyiEstimate $779,000–$798,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Piper Turboprop listings ($995,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
  • Airframe time -1,330 hr vs comps +2.7%
  • Engine time +2,979 hr vs comps (twin turbine) -20.0%
  • Garmin GTN 750 (45% of comps) +4.7%
  • No Autopilot (73% of comps have one) -1.3%
  • ADS-B (73% of comps) +0.7%
  • FIKI (known ice) (18% of comps) +1.1%
  • Market supply: 6 for sale of 87 FAA-registered -0.8%

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1979
5,407 hrs
N444PC ✈ Flight Tracking
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31T-79200606
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2
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Valiair Limited Company Trustee LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelPiper CHEYENNE II
TypeTurboprop
Airframe time5,407 hrs
Engine time5293 SNEW
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 750
Avionics / Primary flight displayGARMIN GI 275
Avionics / Audio panelGARMIN GMA 350
Avionics / GPS / datalinkGarmin GTN 650
Avionics / GPS / navGTN 750TXi
Garmin GPS FIKI / known ice ADS-B

Description

Detailed Description Newly available 1979 Piper Cheyenne II with multiple American Aviation upgrades. This low time Cheyenne comes equipped with a Garmin panel and 4-Blade Black Mac Props. Please contact Reed McLelland at International Aircraft Marketing & Sales for additional information. Maintenance: Always Hangared Excellent Maintenance History & No known Damage History AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, MAKE OFFER, CONTACT REED MCLELLAND (256) 604-9523 Specifications and descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of International Aircraft Marketing & Sales, LLC. Accordingly, you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft prior to making any purchase or offer to purchase. Airframe: 5,407 Total Time Since New

Modifications

Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28 Engine #1 SN: PCE-52021 5,293 Total Time Since New 865 HSI by Prime Turbines on May 2006. Engine #2 SN: PCE-52022 5,293 Total Time Since New 358 HSI by Prime Turbines on April, 2018.

Avionics

Avionics: Garmin 600TXi GTN 750TXi GTN-650 GTX-345 GMA-350 GI-275 GAD-43 L3 NGT9000 XPNDR ADSB IN/OUT Additional Equipment: Known Ice (Pilot Hot Windshield) Heater Hobbs Air Conditioning Courtesy Lights Nickel Guide Vanes Potty (Belted 7th Seat) Cool Start Kit Cabin Curtains-Forward/Aft Ram Air Recovery System Rosen Visors Exhaust Speed Stacks Prop-Sync 4-Blade Mccauley Black Mac Props Dual Windshield Wipers Co-Pilot Flight Group Dual Writing Tables

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Digital autopilot (Garmin GFC 600 / S-TEC 3100)

No autopilot is listed — a GFC 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Piper CHEYENNE II lands versus other Piper CHEYENNE II listings on fyiAero.

Airframe time

40th pct
5,4079,675This aircraft · 5,407

5,407 hours total (TTAF) · 40th percentile of 5 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

99th pct
325,293This aircraft · 5,293

5,293 hours since new · 99th percentile of 6 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

99th pct
325,293This aircraft · 5,293

5,293 hours since new · 99th percentile of 5 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

Operating costs & specifications — Piper Cheyenne Ii

Typical model-level figures for the Piper Cheyenne Ii (not this specific airframe).

$983,308annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$2,376variable cost / hour
$8.97cost per nm
95.0gph fuel burn
$776,973avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $779,000–$798,500

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$136,800$222,300
Fixed$211,108$211,108
Variable$475,200$772,200
Total / hour$3,432$3,026

Performance & dimensions

Range1,150 nm
Cruise speed245 kts · 282 mph
Seating1 crew + 5 passengers
Cabin H × W × L4' 3" × 4' 2" × 10' 10"
Interior volume197 ft³
Takeoff / landing3800 ft / 2200 ft

About this plane

The Piper Cheyenne II has a variable operating cost of $2,286 per hour. It offers a range of 740 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 265 knots (305 mph), with an average fuel burn of 95 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cheyenne II measures 4'3" high, 4'2" wide, and 10'10" long, delivering 197 cubic feet of interior volume. Designed to accommodate up to 6 passengers, the aircraft features a comfortable and pressurized environment with executive seating, making it ideal for regional travel. Requiring 3,800 feet for takeoff and just 2,200 feet for landing, the Cheyenne II is capable of operating from a variety of shorter runways while offering strong cruise performance and efficiency positioning it as a practical and reliable option in the turboprop class. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Piper Cheyenne II's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.

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