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1980 PIPER CHEYENNE I
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Piper Turboprop listings ($995,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Airframe time +1,625 hr vs comps -3.2%
- Engine time +2,671 hr vs comps (twin turbine) -20.0%
- Garmin GTN 750Xi (18% of comps) +9.8%
- Garmin G600 (18% of comps) +9.8%
- No Autopilot (73% of comps have one) -1.3%
- ADS-B (73% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 6 for sale of 65 FAA-registered -2.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper CHEYENNE I |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 8,362 hrs |
| Engine time | 5,428 SOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN G600 TXI |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750Xi, GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA35C |
| Avionics / Autopilot | KFC-250 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDR 150 |
| Avionics / Standby instrument | MD-302 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Excellent Condition, Continuously Upgraded, Reliable, Regularly Flown (200 Part 91 hr./yr.) Cheyenne I with Exceptional Ownership and Maintenance Pedigree
Modifications
Auxiliar Electric Heat Orion LED Nav Lights Lopresti LED Recognition, Landing, and Taxi Lights Optional Electric Auxiliary Heat Optional CoPilot Heated Windshield Optional Tel Tail Lights
Avionics
King KFC-250 Integrated Flight Control System with Flight Director and Altitude Preset Garmin TXi 600 12.1" Touchscreen Primary Flight Display with Synthetic Vision TXi components include: GDU 1060, GSU-75A, GMU-44, GTP-59, GAD-43e Garmin GTN-750Xi Touchscreen Navigator Nav/Com/GPS/MFD Interfaced to G600TXi Garmin GNC-255B 16W Nav/Com Transceiver Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin GMA-35C Remote Audio Panel with Bluetooth Interfaced to 6 place intercom Avidyne EX500 Multifunction Display interfaced to Bendix RDR 150 Radar, GTN 750, and GTX 345 (FIS-B Traffic and Weather) Mid-Continent MD-302 Digital 2" Standby Attitude Module Guardian iPad Mini Flush Panel Mount with smartPower Dual USB 2.7 Amp power supply Copilot Instruments
Recommended avionics upgrades
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.
Shop options ›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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper CHEYENNE I lands versus other Piper CHEYENNE I listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
99th pct8,362 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 7 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
75th pct5,428 hours since overhaul · 75th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
71st pct4,542 hours since overhaul · 71st percentile of 7 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 | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | CHEYENNE I |
| Serial Number | 80-04033 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N403M |
| Based at | KESN |
Airframe
| Total Time | 8,362 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 8,700 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-11 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 5,428 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
| Hot Section Time 1 | 752 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-11 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 4,542 SOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 3600 |
| Hot Section Time 2 | 153 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-B3TN-3 |
| Prop 1 Time | 781 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-B3TN-3 |
| Prop 2 Time | 781 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN G600 TXI |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | King KFC-250 Integrated Flight Control System with Flight Director and Altitude Preset Garmin TXi 600 12.1" Touchscreen Primary Flight Display with Synthetic Vision TXi components include: GDU 1060, GSU-75A, GMU-44, GTP-59, GAD-43e Garmin GTN-750Xi Touchscreen Navigator Nav/Com/GPS/MFD Interfaced to G600TXi Garmin GNC-255B 16W Nav/Com Transceiver Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin GMA-35C Remote Audio Panel with Bluetooth Interfaced to 6 place intercom Avidyne EX500 Multifunction Display interfaced to Bendix RDR 150 Radar, GTN 750, and GTX 345 (FIS-B Traffic and Weather) Mid-Continent MD-302 Digital 2" Standby Attitude Module Guardian iPad Mini Flush Panel Mount with smartPower Dual USB 2.7 Amp power supply Copilot Instruments |
Additional Equipment
| Wifi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Auxiliar Electric Heat Orion LED Nav Lights Lopresti LED Recognition, Landing, and Taxi Lights Optional Electric Auxiliary Heat Optional CoPilot Heated Windshield Optional Tel Tail Lights |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Lavatory | Yes |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2023 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Will be Delivered with Fresh Event 1 & 2 Inspections |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper Cheyenne I
Typical model-level figures for the Piper Cheyenne I (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $122,400 | $198,900 |
| Fixed | $210,608 | $210,608 |
| Variable | $420,400 | $683,150 |
| Total / hour | $3,155 | $2,750 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,000 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 210 kts · 242 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 5 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 3" × 4' 2" × 10' 10" |
| Interior volume | 197 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 3500 ft / 2400 ft |
About this plane
The Piper Cheyenne I has a variable operating cost of $2,021 per hour. It offers a range of 800 nautical miles, a normal cruise speed of 250 knots (288 mph), and an average fuel burn of 85 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Piper Cheyenne I measures 4'3" high, 4'2" wide, and 10'10" long, providing 197 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 6 passengers, the pressurized cabin offers a comfortable environment for short to mid-range travel. With a takeoff requirement of just 3,500 feet and a landing distance of 2,400 feet, the Cheyenne I can access smaller airports with ease while maintaining solid cruise performance and operating efficiency. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Piper Cheyenne I's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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