1978 Piper Chieftain
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Standard 6-Pack Configuration Full Co-Pilot Side Instrumentation Garmin GTX-330 Mode S Transponder uAvionix Tail Beacon ADS-B Out Bendix/King KX-170B NAV/COMM #1 Bendix/King KX-170B NAV/COMM #2 Bendix/King KMA 20 TSO Audio Pannel Bendix/King KR 85 TSO ADF Bendix/King KLN 90 GPS DME Indicator IFR Certification on May 1st
2026 Additional Equipment: WIng Lockers Nose Baggage Copartment De-Ice Boots Vortex Generators Air Conditioning System Oxygen System PA System Windshield Wiper Windshield Heat Hobbs Meter New Gill Battery in 2026 New Tires in 2026 New Landing Gear Hydraulic Hoses in 2026 New Firewall Forward Hoses in 2026
Description
AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales presents this dry-country Piper Navajo Chieftain to market. Capable of hauling nearly 2,700 LBS and configured with a 10 seat interior. Both engines are running strong with recent compressions in the 70's. April 2026 annual inspection and IFR certification. Recently upgraded with ADS-B and a Garmin digital transponder. Based in Casa Grande, Arizona. N78GH is offered at $129,900. Dual Instruction, Export, and Worldwide Delivery are Available. All Trades Considered Call Steve Feldman at AirplanesUSA! (847)-331-3133 or Email
Engine
Engine #1: 2018 Hours SFRM by Lycoming in 2002 Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD Serial Number: RL-3259-61A Compressions: #1-74, #2-76, #3-76, #4-72, #5-72, #6-72 350 Horsepower Engine #2: 2018 Hours SMOH by Leavens Aviation in 2002 Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD Serial Number: L1794-68A Compressions: #1-76, #2-72, #3-74, #4-70, #5-72, #6-70 350 Horsepower Propeller #1: 3-Blade Hartzell Constant Speed Propeller 2414 SPOH by Precision Propeller in 2001 Serial Number: DJ9453A Model: HC-E3YR-2ATF Removed from other Navajo and installed on N78GH in 2006 Prop De-Ice Propeller #2: 3-Blade Hartzell Constant Speed Propeller 2414 SPOH by American Propeller in 2001 Serial Number: DJ12017A Model: HC-E3YR-2ALTF Removed from other Navajo and installed on N78GH in 2006 Prop De-Ice
Propeller
1978 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain Total Time: 14,541 Hours Serial Number: 31-7852121 No Known Damage History Gross Weight: 7368 LBS Useful Load: 2,695 LBS Parked out of annual in Page, Arizona from 2013-2026 Annual Inspection Completed April 21, 2026 Flew from Page, Arizona to Casa Grande, Arizona on May 11, 2026
Interior
10 Seat Configuration Poor Condition
Exterior
Paint in Poor Condition
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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AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales - Steve Feldman
trade-a-plane.com
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$129,900
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Casa Grande, AZ | Jun 04, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Chieftain
This 1978 Piper Chieftain (N78GH) is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 14,541 hours on the airframe. There are currently 30 Chieftain aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $679,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $129,900.
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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Chieftain — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N78GH.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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