1979 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Starts from the median asking price of 14 comparable Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings ($199,750), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -8,106 hr vs comps +15.0%
- Engine time -1,138 hr vs comps +15.9%
- Garmin GTN 750 (14% of comps) +16.5%
- Autopilot (29% of comps) +2.1%
- ADS-B (43% of comps) +1.4%
- Market supply: 19 for sale of 400 FAA-registered +1.0%
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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 GTX327 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL88 |
| 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
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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 14 listings
Airframe time
23rd pct6,672 hours total (TTAF) · 23rd percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
25th pct180 hours since major overhaul · 25th percentile of 20 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
19th pct180 hours since major overhaul · 19th percentile of 21 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. |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual inspection completed November, 2025 |
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