1980 PIPER NAVAJO CR
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Piper NAVAJO CR listings ($289,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time -777 hr vs comps +1.6%
- Engine time +499 hr vs comps -7.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (82% of comps have one) -11.4%
- No Autopilot (82% of comps have one) -2.5%
- No ADS-B (64% of comps have one) -1.7%
- Market supply: 16 for sale of 137 FAA-registered -4.8%
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 | 6,433 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,306.3 SMOH |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 600 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GTN 750, Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | SiriusXM |
| Annual | 8/25/2026 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
N74LK is a highly upgraded Panther-converted PA-31-325 featuring a Lock & Key refurbishment, modern Garmin avionics suite, and exceptional utility. Equipped with a Garmin G600 flight display, GTN750 and GTN650 navigators, Garmin GFC600 autopilot with yaw trim, SiriusXM weather and entertainment, and JPI primary engine monitoring, this aircraft offers modern capability in a proven cabin-class platform. Recently overhauled Hartzell 4-blade Q-Tip propellers with only 25 hours since overhaul, combined with the Panther conversion, cargo door, oxygen system, BLR gross weight increase, and executive interior make N74LK an outstanding aircraft for business, personal travel, or special mission operations.
Modifications
Panther Modification KNOWN DE-ICING CARGO DOOR FOLDING EXECUTIVE WRITTING TABLES
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›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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How this aircraft compares
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Price
median $289k of 11 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
44th pct6,433 hours total (TTAF) · 44th percentile of 16 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
80th pct1,306 hours since major overhaul · 80th percentile of 15 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
71st pct1,306 hours since major overhaul · 71st percentile of 14 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 | NAVAJO CR |
| Serial Number | 31-8012038 |
| Registration # | N74LK |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,433.5 |
|---|---|
| Basic Empty Weight | 4,819 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,921 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Winglets | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-J2B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | L-10210-61A |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,306.3 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-J2B |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | L-10211-61A |
| Engine 2 Time | 1,306.3 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1800 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-C4YR-2 |
| Prop 1 Time | 24.4 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-C4YR-2 |
| Prop 2 Time | 24.4 SOH |
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | KNOWN DE-ICING CARGO DOOR FOLDING EXECUTIVE WRITTING TABLES |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Panther Modification |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 8 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2013 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Signed off on 8/25/2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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