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1978 Piper Chieftain

1978 Piper Chieftain

Multi Engine Piston

$345,000
Location Stuart, FL
Total Time 8,965 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,589 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 317852077
Reg # N65CM
Engine Reciprocating ×2
Cruise 205 kts (380 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB

Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1978
Make
Piper
Model
Chieftain
Total Time
8,965 hr
Location
Stuart, FL
Seller
Scott MacDonald
Source
controller.com
FlightRules IFR Based at KFLL Description NEW to Market - PANTHER Chieftain with NEW Paint Recent Four (4 ) Blade Props, Garmin GNS430 GPS, GTX 335 Transponder with ADSB, VG kit with gross weight increase, Same Owner for many years, Cargo Door, Must See! Call Listing Broker Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales TOLL FREE8882804900 Airframe Total Time 8,965 Airframe Notes 8965 Total Time Since NEW Engine 1 Engine 1 Time 1,589 SMOH Engine 1 TBO 1,800 Engine 1 Notes LTIO 540 J2BD RL22468A 1589 SMOH By Mattituck 2007 Engine 2 Engine 2 Notes TIO 540 J2BD L-658261A 1754 SMOH by Mattituck 2007 Props Prop Notes 103 SPOH Left 103 SPOH Right Modifications/Conversions Modifications/Conversions BLR VG Kit Panther III Mod with Four Blade, Winglets, American Aviation Intercoolers Nacelle Tanks 236 Total gallons Avionics ADS-B Equipped Yes Avionics/Radios Garmin GNS-430 GPS Nav/Com King KX-155 Digital Nav/Com King KMA 24 Audio Panel Garmin GTX-335 Transponder GDL TCAS King KN 64 DME King KR 85 ADF Radar altimeter Bendix RDR 160 Radar Garmin 760 GPS yoke Mounted Altimatic X Autopilot with Flight Director Additional Equipment Oxygen System Yes A/C Yes Additional Equipment JPI Digital Engine Monitor Rosen Visors Co Pilot Instruments Electric Trim Cargo Door InterCoolers Factory Air Shadin Fuel Flow Strobes Landing Lights Reco Lights Position Lights Beacon Light Exterior Exterior Notes NEW Paint 2025 White Over Blue with Yellow and Teal Accents Super Custom Scheme. Interior Number of Seats 8 Lavatory Yes Interior Notes Light Gray Leather matching side panels, Off white headliner, Wood Trim and executive writing tables. Royal Blue Carpet Executive Club seating. Inspection Status Inspection Status Complete Logs and Records Available by CALLING Our office TOLL FREE 888-2804900 We will be delighted to assist you with access to the logs. Aircraft has been Hangared for over 22 years. Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc.; Accordingly, you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft. The offer for sale of this aircraft is subject to contract and the aircraft may at any time be withdrawn from the market without prior notice. Specification is subject to verification by the purchaser

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

AeroGurus estimate

Fuel Burn
38.0 GPH
~$247/hr

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Market price band

Piper Chieftain typical: $90,000 – $679,000 median $245,000 across 21 active listings

This listing at $345,000 is 41% above median.

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About the Piper Chieftain

The Piper Chieftain (PA-31-350) is the stretched Navajo — a 10-seat commuter and cargo workhorse with twin 350 hp Lycoming TIO-540-J2 engines. Used heavily by regional airlines, freight operators and corporate shuttles, the Chieftain is the largest piston twin Piper built. Production ran 1972-1983 plus later T-1040 conversions.

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