1977 Piper Chieftain for sale

1977 Piper Chieftain

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$155,000
Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Total Time 25,749 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 31-7752078
Reg # C-GADW Canada
Cruise 205 kts (380 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Dual CNX-80 GPS/Nav/Com units (Apollo/Garmin IFR WAAS-capable navigators) Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel King KT-series Transponder with altitude encoder/serializer KN-64 DME KR-87 ADF S-TEC System 65 Autopilot King KI-525A HSI King KG-102 Directional Gyro King KMT-112 Flux Detector & KA-51B Slaving System Bendix/King Radar Altimeter RDR-2000 / RS-811A Color Weather Radar System Honeywell KGP-560 EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System) Artex ME406 ELT Sigtronics Intercom

Modifications / STCs

• Cleveland Wheel and Brakes

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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$155,000

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About This Piper Chieftain

This 1977 Piper Chieftain (C-GADW) is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 25,749 hours on the airframe. There are currently 28 Chieftain aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $489,168.

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

✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
✓ Airframe: 25,749 hours
★ Budget $570 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Chieftain — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
205 kts (380 km/h)
Max Speed
231 kts (428 km/h)
Range
950 nm (1,759 km)
Ceiling
24,000 ft (7,315 m)
Max Weight
7,000 lbs (3,175 kg)
Useful Load
2,350 lbs (1,066 kg)
Horsepower
350 HP
Fuel Burn
38 GPH (144 L/h)
Engines
2

Estimated Cost of Ownership

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PIPER Chieftain

Fuel Burn
38.0 GPH
~$247/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (C-GADW) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

CA

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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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