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Piper Cheyenne Iiia

Operating costs & specifications · Turboprops

$956,345annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$2,433variable cost / hour
$8.25cost per nm
123.0gph fuel burn
$852,333avg pre-owned asking

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$177,120$287,820
Fixed$165,750$165,750
Variable$486,520$790,595
Total / hour$3,261$2,943

Performance & dimensions

Range1,700 nm
Cruise speed290 kts · 334 mph
Seating1 crew + 6 passengers
Cabin H × W × L4' 3" × 4' 2" × 18' 1"
Interior volume327 ft³
Takeoff / landing4100 ft / 2400 ft

About this plane

The Piper Cheyenne IIIA has a variable operating cost of $2,316 per hour. It offers a range of 900 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 295 knots (339 mph), with an average fuel burn of 123 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Cheyenne IIIA measures 4'3" high, 4'6" wide, and 17'4" long, delivering 248 cubic feet of interior volume. Designed to accommodate up to 9 passengers, the aircraft features a spacious, pressurized cabin with executive seating, ensuring a comfortable and refined travel experience. Requiring 4,100 feet for takeoff and 2,400 feet for landing, the Cheyenne IIIA combines strong cruise efficiency with versatile airport accessibility, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of missions. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Piper Cheyenne IIIA's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.

Range from your airport

This model's range: 1,700 nm · 290 kt cruise

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