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1981 PIPER CHEYENNE III
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 +1,286 hr vs comps -2.6%
- Engine time -2,163 hr vs comps (twin turbine) +20.0%
- Modern GPS navigator (82% of comps) +0.8%
- ADS-B (73% of comps) +0.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper CHEYENNE III |
|---|---|
| Type | Turboprop |
| Airframe time | 8,023 hrs |
| Engine time | 150 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W, GNS 430W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | KFC 300 |
| Avionics / Weather radar | RDR 2000 |
| Avionics / DME | KDM 706 |
| Avionics / Radar altimeter | KRA 405 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Time since new
- 8167 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description Nice well-equipped Cheyenne III with very low time engines, currently located in Germany, Can be delivered US registered in USA. Call for further details. Airframe Flight Hours: approx. 8023 TTSN 8167 landings ARC: valid until 11/2025 Events 1 + 2: due at 8.039 TTSN or 04/2023
Modifications
Engines: Overhauled By Dallas Airmotive Engine LH: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-41 150 hrs. TTSOH (Overhauled 11/2020) Engine RH: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-41 150 hrs. TTSOH (Overhauled 11/2020) Propellers Propeller LH: Hartzell HC-B3TN-3 164 hrs. TTSOH (Overhauled 11/2019) Propeller RH: Hartzell HC-B3TN-3 1031 hrs. TTSOH (Overhauled 05/2017)
Avionics
Avionics: KFC 300 Autopilot/4â FD/4â HSI/PS Garmin GNS 530W Garmin GNS 430W GTX 330D/ES with ADS-B Out KXP 756 second Transponder RDR 2000 VP Weather Radar King KDM 706 DME Goodrich SKY 497 Traffic KRA 405 Radar Altimeter Artex G406-4 ELT Additional Equipment: Boots De-Ice System with Hot Props and Windshield. Parker Hannifin Corp. Main Wheel & Brake Conversion Kit 199-122 CAMO maintained by Piper Service Center Germany
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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Operating costs & specifications — Piper Cheyenne Iii
Typical model-level figures for the Piper Cheyenne Iii (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $169,920 | $276,120 |
| Fixed | $223,328 | $223,328 |
| Variable | $502,120 | $815,945 |
| Total / hour | $3,627 | $3,198 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,600 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 275 kts · 316 mph |
| Seating | 1 crew + 6 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 4' 3" × 4' 2" × 18' 1" |
| Interior volume | 327 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 4200 ft / 2700 ft |
About this plane
The Piper Cheyenne III has a variable operating cost of $2,399 per hour. It offers a range of 1,000 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 275 knots (316 mph), with an average fuel burn of 118 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cheyenne III measures 4'3" high, 4'2" wide, and 18'1" long, delivering 327 cubic feet of interior volume. Designed to accommodate up to 9 passengers, the aircraft features a pressurized and spacious cabin with executive seating, offering a comfortable environment for both business and leisure travel. Requiring 4,200 feet for takeoff and 2,700 feet for landing, the Cheyenne III combines versatility with solid range and cruise performance, making it a dependable choice for operators needing access to a wide variety of airports. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Piper Cheyenne III's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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Last flight
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