1973 Piper Chieftain
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin 796 Dock Mounted with XM Weather Altimatic V Autopilot / FD Garmin GNS 430 GPS/Nav/Comm (2007) Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel (2007) Garmin GTX 327 Transponder (2007) King KX-170B Nav/Comm Co-Pilot Instruments Vortex Generators Air Conditioning Fwd. Storage Cabinets Goodrich De-Icing Group Heated Pilot Windshield Ground Recognition Lights
Description
Engine LH 720 Hrs SFOH (September 2012) RH 720 Hrs SFOH (September 2012) Factory Overhauled, Propeller 317 / 317 SPOH •OH june 2023, Garmin 796 Dock Mounted with XM Weather, Altimatic V Autopilot / FD, Garmin GNS 430 GPS/Nav/Comm (2007), Co-Pilot Instruments, Vortex Generators, Air Conditioning, Usefull load 2627lbs, No damage history All logs since new, Very Clean Low Time Corporate Chieftain! Maintained to commercial standards, All AD/SB's complied with. All tech logs available
Engine
Engine LH 720 Hrs SFOH (September 2012) RH 720 Hrs SFOH (September 2012) Factory Overhauled Propeller 317 / 317 SPOH •OH june 2023
Interior
Interior New interior 2024 Beige Leather Seats with 4-Place Club Configuration. Aft Belted Potty Jump Seat •brown Carpet Beige Side Panels, Aft Vanity Refreshment Unit. 10/10 8 places executive Exterior White with Green, Maroon Gold Stripes 7/10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Canadian Aircraft Sales
globalair.com
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$280,000
|
Ontario, Canada | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
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Canadian Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
|
$280,000
|
Hawkesbury, ON, Canada | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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Canadian Aircraft Sales
csplane.com
|
$280,000
|
— | Apr 03, 2026 | 105 days | Active | |
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Canadian Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$280,109 *
£208,032
|
Hawkesbury, ON, Canada | Jun 02, 2026 | 45 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 (C-GVAG) is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 6,150 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 $280,000.
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.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Piper Chieftain — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-GVAG) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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
NTSB database checked for C-GVAG.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (C-GVAG). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above 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.