1973 Piper Navajo Chieftain
FOR SALE

1973 Piper Navajo Chieftain

Multi Engine Piston

$119,000
Seats 10
Cruise 210 kts (389 km/h)
ICAO Type PA31
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

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Description

1978 PIPER ARCHER

PIPER

PA-28

Single engine Aircraft

reduced

$119,000.00 USD

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About This Piper Navajo Chieftain

This 1973 Piper Navajo Chieftain is a 10-seat multi engine piston . There are currently 17 Navajo Chieftain aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $679,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $119,000.

The Navajo Chieftain cruises at 210 kts (389 km/h) with a range of 1,022 nm (1,893 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 24,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 34 GPH (129 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $187/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $380/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $40,000.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $510 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Navajo Chieftain — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
210 kts (389 km/h)
Max Speed
229 kts (424 km/h)
Range
1,022 nm (1,893 km)
Ceiling
24,000 ft (7,315 m)
Max Weight
7,000 lbs (3,175 kg)
Useful Load
3,300 lbs (1,497 kg)
Fuel Capacity
234 gal (886 L)
Fuel Burn
34 GPH (129 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Navajo Chieftain

Fuel Burn
34.0 GPH
~$221/hr
Variable Cost
$380/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$40,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$45,000
every 1,800 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Navajo Chieftain. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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