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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 specificationStandard 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 estimateFuel 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.