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1981 PIPER CHEYENNE III
Starts from the median asking price of 90 comparable Piper Multi-Engine Piston listings ($222,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time +1,975 hr vs comps -4.0%
- Engine time +9,475 hr vs comps -20.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (67% of comps have one) -9.3%
- No Autopilot (60% of comps have one) -1.8%
- No ADS-B (52% of comps have one) -1.4%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Piper CHEYENNE III |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 8,200 hrs |
| Engine time | 8,119 STOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
******Price reduction for quick sale!******* Nice Cheyenne II with 6/10 interior and 7/10 exterior. Analog co pilot instruments Sharp capable aircraft. Regularly flying in private service, not charter time are approximate.
Avionics
Garmin 345 audio panel Avidyne FlightMax EX 500 with Radar AUX Electric A/C for ground and flight to 5000 ft Boots is good working order
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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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | CHEYENNE III |
| Serial Number | 42-8001028 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N190CA |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 8,200 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 7,652 |
| Basic Empty Weight | 7,409 lb |
| Useful Load | 3,875 lb |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 8,119 STOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 3600 |
| Hot Section Time 1 | 1,108 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 12,882 STOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 3600 |
| Hot Section Time 2 | 1,337 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 519 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Time | 607 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
| Primary Flight Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | AVIDYNE FLIGHTMAX EX500 |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX335 |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX335 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING KFC300 |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 345 audio panel Avidyne FlightMax EX 500 with Radar AUX Electric A/C for ground and flight to 5000 ft Boots is good working order |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
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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