1978 Piper Cheyenne
Multi Engine Turboprop
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAUTOPILOT King KFC-250 AUDIO PANEL Garmin GMA 340 FLIGHT DIRECTOR King KFC-250 GPS/NAV/COMMS Garmin GNS-530WT GNS-430W MFD Garmin GMX 200 RAD ALT King KRA-10 RADAR King ART-2100 STANDBY Garmin G5 TERRAIN Terrain via Garmin GNS-530WT TRANSPONDER Garmin GTX-345 (ADSB In Out) XM WEATHER Garmin GDL-69A
Description
Reasons to buy this ready to fly 1978 Piper Cheyenne I: • Garmin Upgrades: GNS-530WT GNS-430W (Coupled WAAS/LPV), G5 (Standby), GMX-200 (Displays Radar), GTX-345 (ADS-B In/Out), GDL-69A (XM Datalink) • Events I II in November 2025 by Aircraft Turbine Works • -11 Engines: 533 Hours Since Hot Section • McCauley 4-Blade Props: 458 Hours Since Overhaul Asking $549,000.
Engine
Engines: Pratt and Whitney PT6A-11 #1 533 SHSI / 4055 SMOH / 3600 TBO #2 533 SHSI / 4055 SMOH / 3600 TBO Engines are being run "on-condition" Propellers: McCauley 4 Blade #1: 458 SMOH (October 2022) #2: 458 SMOH (October 2022)
Interior
Overall white with maroon and gold accent stripes.
Exterior
Five passenger configuration with seats finished in tan leather. Aft refreshment center. Aft belted potty seat.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AeroSolutions
trade-a-plane.com
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$549,000
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Gaithersburg, MD | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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AeroSolutions
aso.com
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$549,000
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VA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Overall White
globalplanesearch.com
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Call for Price
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VA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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AeroSolutions
aviationtrader.com.au
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$565,928
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Gaithersburg, Maryland, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Cheyenne
This 1978 Piper Cheyenne (N96MA) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 9,710 hours on the airframe. There are currently 24 Cheyenne aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $495,000 to $1,514,887. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $549,000.
The Cheyenne cruises at 240 kts (444 km/h) with a range of 1,400 nm (2,593 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 31,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 55 GPH (208 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $302/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $650/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $100,000. With 9,710 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
GOLDIELOCHS AIR LLC
Registration Address
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Certificate Issued
2024-05-17
Airworthiness
1978-07-31
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 N96MA.
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