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1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Starts from the median asking price of 14 comparable Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings ($199,750), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time -12,228 hr vs comps +15.0%
- Engine time +112 hr vs comps -1.6%
- Modern GPS navigator (64% of comps) +5.0%
- Autopilot (29% of comps) +2.1%
- Market supply: 19 for sale of 400 FAA-registered +1.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,550 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,430 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530, GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES, Garmin GTX327 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 600 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Annual | October 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
1981 Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain with Panther conversion, 2005 Lock & Key renovation, less than 2600 AFTT (one of the lowest available)
Modifications
Panther Conversion Vortex Generators Factory Air Conditioning Cargo Door Factory Oxygen New Tinted Cabin Window Inserts
Avionics
Garmin GFC600 Autopilot w/ yaw damper Garmin 530W GPS/COMM Garmin 430W GPS/COMM Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX330ES Transponder Garmin GTX327 Transponder Garmin GI275 HSI Avidyne EX500 MFD Bendix Color Radar BF Goodrich Stormscope JPI EDM-760 EGT/CHT Analyzer
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 ›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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN lands versus other Piper NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $200k of 14 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
5th pct2,550 hours total (TTAF) · 5th percentile of 22 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
70th pct1,430 hours since overhaul · 70th percentile of 20 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
71st pct1,430 hours since overhaul · 71st percentile of 21 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 CHIEFTAIN |
| Serial Number | 318152191 |
| Registration # | N4097K |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,550 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Winglets | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING TIO-540-J2B |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | L-7864-61A |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,430 SOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING LTIO-540-J2B |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | L-2104-68A |
| Engine 2 Time | 1,430 SOH |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-C4YR-2 |
| Prop 1 Time | 1430 SNEW |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-C4YR-2L |
| Prop 2 Time | 1430 SNEW |
Avionics
| WAAS | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GFC600 Autopilot w/ yaw damper Garmin 530W GPS/COMM Garmin 430W GPS/COMM Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX330ES Transponder Garmin GTX327 Transponder Garmin GI275 HSI Avidyne EX500 MFD Bendix Color Radar BF Goodrich Stormscope JPI EDM-760 EGT/CHT Analyzer |
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Vortex Generators Factory Air Conditioning Cargo Door Factory Oxygen New Tinted Cabin Window Inserts |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Panther Conversion |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Lavatory | Yes |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Range from base
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Last flight
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