1973 Piper Chieftain
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Infinion Dual Hole STC for aerial survey Price $400K AUD (+GST if sold in Australia)
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Southern Airlines
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$278,998 *
AUD $400,000
|
Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, Australia | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Chieftain
This 1973 Piper Chieftain (VH-LCE) is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 21,750 hours on the airframe. There are currently 35 Chieftain aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $679,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $278,998.
The Chieftain cruises at 205 kts (380 km/h) with a range of 950 nm (1,759 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 24,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 38 GPH (144 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $236/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Chieftain — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-LCE) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, Australia
AU
Seller reported 35 more aircraft in Victoria →Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $197,700–$314,073.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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