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1985 Piper Chieftain PA-31-350
Starts from the median asking price of 80 comparable Piper Multi-Engine Piston listings ($229,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +6 vs comparable listings +9.0%
- No Modern GPS navigator (65% of comps have one) -9.0%
- No Autopilot (61% of comps have one) -1.8%
- No ADS-B (50% of comps have one) -1.3%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper PA-31 350 CHIEFTAIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
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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Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 31 350 Chieftain
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 31 350 Chieftain (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 883 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 211 kts · 243 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1350.0 / 1045.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-31-350 Chieftain seats up to 9 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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