1978 Piper Chieftain
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFR2 Garmin 530W GTX-345 Tranponder Avidyene EX500 with Color radar Garmin GDL69A XM Weather/Radio Garmin GDL-88 ADS-B in and out Shadin digital fuel management system Original autopilot
Description
1978 PA-31 350 Navajo Chieftain Fresh Annual 5-2026
Engine
TIO -540-J2BD 350 HP Engines 4 Blade Q-Tip Props
Interior
New carpet and panels and curtains 2016 7 total seats 1 beltedpotty seat 7 O2 ports
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shane Wiebe
trade-a-plane.com
|
$245,000
|
Marathon, FL | Apr 13, 2026 | 99 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Chieftain
This 1978 Piper Chieftain (N8063M) is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 9,810 hours on the airframe. There are currently 35 Chieftain aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $679,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $245,000.
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.
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Piper Chieftain — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8063M.
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 safety data coming soon.
We'll check N8063M against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $129,900–$245,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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