1979 PIPER NAVAJO CR
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable PIPER NAVAJO CR listings ($369,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time -1,850 hr vs comps +3.7%
- Engine time -135 hr vs comps +0.4%
- Garmin G600 glass (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- FIKI (known-ice) (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- Market supply: 13 for sale of 137 FAA-registered -4.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER NAVAJO CR |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,750 hrs |
| Engine time | 60 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 4 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750, GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345R |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin G600 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | January 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
→ BUSINESS UP FRONT, PARTY IN THE BACK ← Donny Gabriel with Mason Amelia presents N744JC, a ‘79 Colemill Navajo CR that’s built for payload and elbow room. With seating for seven, ample space for just about anything you want to haul, and the performance and comfort to make long cross-country flights feel routine, it's a party bus. At the heart of this Navajo is the Colemill STC. Power comes from a pair of 50-hour, firewall-forward Lycoming overhauls that replace the stock 325-horsepower engines with 350-horsepower variants. The result is stronger climb performance, faster cruise speeds, and the reliability that has made the Colemill conversion so highly regarded. Hartzell 4-blade Q-Tip propellers and sleek winglets complete the package, adding both performance and a quiet cabin. Bonus points for ramp appeal. The panel is anchored by a Garmin avionics suite, featuring a G600 primary flight display, GTN 750 and 650 navigators, and a GTX 345R remote ADS-B In transponder, to name a few. Handling the automated flying is the S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot with yaw damper and Level mode. Engine monitoring is provided by dual Auracle 2120 systems, while the Copilot seat benefits from the redundancy of an Aspen Evolution PFD. N744JC wears a modern multi-tone paint scheme with sweeping lines and a thick gloss coat. Inside, the clean, well-kept cabin features beige leather seating, off-white and blue sidewalls, chestnut carpeting, executive writing desks, and hardwood storage compartments, offering a comfortable and functional space for passengers. This ol' gal cleans up mighty nice. She’s the complete package: fast, spacious, stunning, well cared for, and equipped with modern avionics and key upgrades. Call/text Donny Gabriel today for more information on this Panther Navajo!
Modifications
FIKI (Flight Into Known Icing) Factory Air Conditioning Cargo Door Nacelle Lockers Nose Baggage Compartment Rear Cabin Baggage Compartment Pilot Windshield Wiper Supplemental Oxygen Dual Push to Talk Dual Toe Brakes Micro Vortex Generators Pilot Relief Tube
Avionics
Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display w/ Synthetic Vision Garmin GTN 750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GTN 650 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out Transponder w/ Bluetooth Flightstream 510 S‑Tec 3100 3-Axis Autopilot w/ Yaw Damper and Level Button Garmin Active Traffic TAWS B Aspen Evolution 1000 Primary Flight Display PS Engineering PMA450 Audio Panel w/ Bluetooth AuRACLE CRM‑2120 Digital Engine Monitoring System L3 EFD-750 Electronic Flight Display Backup Bendix 2000 VP Color Weather Radar Dual USB Ports Artex 406 Remote ELT
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER NAVAJO CR lands versus other PIPER NAVAJO CR listings on fyiAero.
Price
80th pct$779k · 80th percentile of 5 listings
Airframe time
27th pct5,750 hours total (TTAF) · 27th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
18th pct60 hours since major overhaul · 18th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
18th pct50 hours since major overhaul · 18th percentile of 11 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 CR |
| Serial Number | 7912119 |
| Registration # | N744JC |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | OWD |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,750 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 192 gal |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-J2B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 350 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 60 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
| Aftermarket Engine 1 STC | Yes |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-J2B |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 350 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 50 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1800 |
| Aftermarket Engine 2 STC | Yes |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 600 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Time | 600 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 4 |
| Props Sync | Yes |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display w/ Synthetic Vision Garmin GTN 750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GTN 650 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GTX 345R ADS-B In/Out Transponder w/ Bluetooth Flightstream 510 S‑Tec 3100 3-Axis Autopilot w/ Yaw Damper and Level Button Garmin Active Traffic TAWS B Aspen Evolution 1000 Primary Flight Display PS Engineering PMA450 Audio Panel w/ Bluetooth AuRACLE CRM‑2120 Digital Engine Monitoring System L3 EFD-750 Electronic Flight Display Backup Bendix 2000 VP Color Weather Radar Dual USB Ports Artex 406 Remote ELT |
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | FIKI (Flight Into Known Icing) Factory Air Conditioning Cargo Door Nacelle Lockers Nose Baggage Compartment Rear Cabin Baggage Compartment Pilot Windshield Wiper Supplemental Oxygen Dual Push to Talk Dual Toe Brakes Micro Vortex Generators Pilot Relief Tube |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 8 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual completed January 2026 **Subject to verification by the purchaser. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |