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1981 PIPER CHEYENNE I
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Piper Turboprop listings ($995,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time +1,027 hr vs comps -2.1%
- Engine time -1,747 hr vs comps (twin turbine) +20.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (82% of comps) +0.8%
- 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 | 7,764 hrs |
| Engine time | 566 SOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX335 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | KFC 250 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL-69 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Description
No Damage History, Always Hangared, Complete Logs, Exceptionally Maintained
Modifications
American Aviation Cowling Modifications Tip Tanks FIKI Dual Heated Windshields Lead Acid Battery Cleveland Wheels and Brakes Lear Siegler Starter Generators Fuel Totalizer Wingtip Recognition Lights Air Conditioning
Avionics
Dual Garmin 530W ADS-B In/Out Garmin GTX 345/GTX 335 Garmin GDL-69 King KFC 250 Bendix Color Radar Ryan TCAD PMA 7000B Audio Panel GDLL-69
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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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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
71st pct7,764 hours total (TTAF) · 71st percentile of 7 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
38th pct566 hours since overhaul · 38th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
29th pct566 hours since overhaul · 29th 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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | CHEYENNE I |
| Serial Number | 31T-8104056 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N711ER |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,764 |
|---|
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PT6A-11 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | PCE10372 |
| Engine 1 Time | 566 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | PCE10373 |
| Engine 2 Time | 566 SOH |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 178 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Time | 178 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
|---|---|
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Dual Garmin 530W ADS-B In/Out Garmin GTX 345/GTX 335 Garmin GDL-69 King KFC 250 Bendix Color Radar Ryan TCAD PMA 7000B Audio Panel GDLL-69 |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | American Aviation Cowling Modifications Tip Tanks FIKI Dual Heated Windshields Lead Acid Battery Cleveland Wheels and Brakes Lear Siegler Starter Generators Fuel Totalizer Wingtip Recognition Lights Air Conditioning |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
| Lavatory | 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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Last flight
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