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Piper Cheyenne Iii

Operating costs & specifications · Turboprops

$975,195annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$2,511variable cost / hour
$9.13cost per nm
118.0gph fuel burn
$871,452avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$169,920$276,120
Fixed$159,250$159,250
Variable$502,120$815,945
Total / hour$3,307$3,001

Performance & dimensions

Range1,600 nm
Cruise speed275 kts · 316 mph
Seating1 crew + 6 passengers
Cabin H × W × L4' 3" × 4' 2" × 18' 1"
Interior volume327 ft³
Takeoff / landing4200 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.

Range from your airport

This model's range: 1,600 nm · 275 kt cruise

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