1981 PIPER NAVAJO
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Piper NAVAJO listings ($285,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +5 vs comparable listings +7.5%
- Airframe time -4,290 hr vs comps +8.6%
- Engine time +405 hr vs comps -5.7%
- Garmin GTN 750 (20% of comps) +9.0%
- Garmin G600 (20% of comps) +9.0%
- Autopilot (20% of comps) +1.4%
- ADS-B (60% of comps) +0.6%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 128 FAA-registered +1.7%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Piper NAVAJO |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,600 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,140 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 750 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | L3 ESI-500, GARMIN G600 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA35C |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
N4506N is an exceptionally low-time Panther-converted PA-31 with only 2,600 hours total time since new. Equipped with dual Garmin GTN750 navigators, Garmin G600 flight display, Flight Stream 510 connectivity, JPI primary engine monitoring, and a KFC200 autopilot with yaw damper, this aircraft delivers proven cabin-class utility with modern avionics and outstanding airframe pedigree. Featuring the Panther conversion, Hartzell 4-blade Q-Tip propellers, cargo door, BLR gross weight increase, oxygen system, and complete logs, N4506N represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the lowest-time Panther-converted PA-31s available today.
Modifications
Panther Conversion
Avionics
Garmin G600 PFD/MFD Synthetic Vision Two Garmin GTN 750 Touchscreen GPS/Nav/Com Garmin GMA35C Remote Audio Panel Garmin GTX345R TXP ADSB Compliance Garmin 510 Flight Stream L-3 ESI-500 Electronic Standby Instrument JPI EDM-960 System CiES Fuel Sending Units Full co-pilot gauges including slaved HSI
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper NAVAJO lands versus other Piper NAVAJO listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$475k · 99th percentile of 12 listings
Airframe time
15th pct2,600 hours total (TTAF) · 15th percentile of 13 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
85th pct1,140 hours since new · 85th percentile of 13 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
73rd pct1,140 hours since new · 73rd percentile of 11 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 | NAVAJO |
| Serial Number | 31-8112009 |
| Registration # | N4506N |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,600 |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Winglets | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-J2B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | L-10038-61A |
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 350 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,140 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-J2B |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | L-10039-61A |
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 350 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 1,140 SNEW |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1800 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-C4YR-2 |
| Prop 1 Time | 1140 SNEW |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-C4YR-2 |
| Prop 2 Time | 1140 SNEW |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| SVT | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin G600 PFD/MFD Synthetic Vision Two Garmin GTN 750 Touchscreen GPS/Nav/Com Garmin GMA35C Remote Audio Panel Garmin GTX345R TXP ADSB Compliance Garmin 510 Flight Stream L-3 ESI-500 Electronic Standby Instrument JPI EDM-960 System CiES Fuel Sending Units Full co-pilot gauges including slaved HSI |
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Panther Conversion |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1999 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | DUE MARCH 2027 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 31P Navajo
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 31P Navajo (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 690 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 220 kts · 253 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1440.0 / 1370.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-31P Navajo seats up to 7 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Previous listing for N4506N
1981 PIPER NAVAJO
- Then asking
- $475k
- Airframe
- 2,563 hrs
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