1979 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Starts from the median asking price of 13 comparable PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings ($199,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -8,344 hr vs comps +15.0%
- Engine time -1,294 hr vs comps +3.9%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- 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 | 6,672 hrs |
| Engine time | 180 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 327 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
6672 TT, 180 SMOH, 180 SPOH, GTN750, Ice, Air, VG's
Modifications
Panther conversion with Zip Tip Winglets, Four-Blade Q-tip Propellers, Known ice, Air conditioning, Cargo door, Vortex generators, Rosen visors, Shadin fuel computer, Avionics master.
Avionics
Garmin GTN750 Touchscreen WAAS GPS/Color Moving Map/NAV/COM King KX175B NAV/COM Garmin 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX327 Transponder Garmin GDL88 Datalink with ADS-B King KFC200 Autopilot/Flight Director/Slaved HSI Bendix Color Radar
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN lands versus other PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$550k · 99th percentile of 13 listings
Airframe time
16th pct6,672 hours total (TTAF) · 16th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
12th pct180 hours since major overhaul · 12th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
12th pct180 hours since major overhaul · 12th 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.
General
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN |
| Serial Number | 31-7952187 |
| Registration # | N725RW |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,672 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 180 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2022 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 180 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 TBO | 1800 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2022 |
Props
| Prop 1 Time | 180 SOH |
|---|---|
| Prop 2 Time | 180 SOH |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GTN750 Touchscreen WAAS GPS/Color Moving Map/NAV/COM King KX175B NAV/COM Garmin 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX327 Transponder Garmin GDL88 Datalink with ADS-B King KFC200 Autopilot/Flight Director/Slaved HSI Bendix Color Radar |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Panther conversion with Zip Tip Winglets, Four-Blade Q-tip Propellers, Known ice, Air conditioning, Cargo door, Vortex generators, Rosen visors, Shadin fuel computer, Avionics master. |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual inspection completed November, 2025 |
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