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1978 Piper Navajo

1978 Piper Navajo

Name: 1978 Piper Navajo
Brand: PIPER
SKU: N91BP
Availability: InStock

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE

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Location Murfreesboro, TN

Total Time 7,174 hrs

Engine SMOH 1,675 hrs

Seats 8

Serial # 31-7812034

Reg # N91BP

Engine Reciprocating ×2

Cruise 206 kts (382 km/h)

✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

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ANNUAL SIGNED OFF OCTOBER 2025

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Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source	Price	Location	Listed	Days on Market	Status	Action
Mike Jones Aircraft Sales aircraftdealer.com	Contact for Price	Murfreesboro, SC	Mar 15, 2026	1 days	Active	View Listing →
Listing Source globalplanesearch.com	Call for Price	Murfreesboro, TN	Mar 17, 2026	—	Active	View Listing →
Mike Jones Aircraft Sales controller.com	Contact for price	Murfreesboro, TN	Mar 25, 2026	—	Active	View Listing →
Mike Jones Aircraft Sales controlleremea.co.uk	Call for price *	Murfreesboro, TN	Apr 08, 2026	—	Active	View Listing →
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About This Piper Navajo

This 1978 Piper Navajo (N91BP) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 7,174 hours on the airframe. There are currently 41 Navajo aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $75,699 to $654,617.

The Navajo cruises at 206 kts (382 km/h) with a range of 1,065 nm (1,972 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 24,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 32 GPH (121 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $176/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $350/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $30,000. With 7,174 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

✓ FAA registration: Valid (F3 AVIATION LLC)

✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents

✓ Airframe: 7,174 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)

★ Budget $480 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Navajo — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats

Cruise Speed

206 kts (382 km/h)

Max Speed

225 kts (417 km/h)

Range

1,065 nm (1,972 km)

Ceiling

24,000 ft (7,315 m)

Max Weight

6,500 lbs (2,948 kg)

Useful Load

2,800 lbs (1,270 kg)

Fuel Capacity

182 gal (689 L)

Fuel Burn

32 GPH (121 L/h)

Engines

TBO

1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Navajo

Fuel Burn

32.0 GPH

~$208/hr

Variable Cost

$350/hr

fuel + mx + reserves

Annual Fixed

$30,000/yr

hangar + insurance + annual

Engine Overhaul

$42,000

every 1,800 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Navajo. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

F3 AVIATION LLC

Registration Address

SUMMERVILLE, SC

Certificate Issued

2024-10-18

Airworthiness

1978-01-03

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Murfreesboro, TN

Seller reported 158 more aircraft in TN →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Murfreesboro, TN but FAA registration shows SUMMERVILLE, SC. Aircraft may have been relocated. Confirm current location with seller.

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N91BP.

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