1978 Piper Navajo for sale

1978 Piper Navajo

Multi Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$330,000Fair Price
Location Ronkonkoma, NY
Total Time 4,491 hrs
Engine SMOH 731 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # 31-7952016
Reg # N74DD
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 206 kts (382 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin 530 Garmin 430 Garmin Transponder GTX JPI EDM 960 Bendix Weather PS Engineering (PMA 800G Audio) A/C Deice Boots (Wings and Tail) Hot Props

Description

No Known Damage History 2020 Paint and Interior Low TimeExcellent Pedigree 5 Seat Passenger Configuration Garmin 530/430 New Custom Panel

Interior

5 Passenger Configuration featuring Beige to Brown Interior Color

Exterior

Overall White with Black and Grey accent stripes

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
CFS Jets
controller.com
$330,000
CFS Jets
controlleremea.co.uk
$335,809 *
GBP £249,399
CFS Jets
aviationtrader.com.au
$340,175

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

Estimate Monthly Payment

Piper Navajo loan calculator

AeroGurus

AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Navajo

This 1978 Piper Navajo (N74DD) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 4,491 hours on the airframe. There are currently 40 Navajo aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $75,699 to $654,617. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $330,000.

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 4,491 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,491 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
8
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
2
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

FAA registration data pending for N74DD.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Ronkonkoma, NY

Seller reported 119 more aircraft in NY →

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 N74DD against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$244,021
Range: $125,000 — $330,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
+35%
Above Market

Similar Aircraft for Sale

Contact for Price
For Sale
Total Time 6,285
Location Greenup, KY
Listed 2mo ago
$279,000
For Sale
Total Time 9,945
Reg# N510CC US
Location Brookville, OH
4 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$289,000
For Sale
Total Time 8,951
Reg# N774CE US
Location Brookville, OH
4 sources
Listed 2mo ago
Contact for Price
For Sale
Total Time 3,030
Reg# N777ME US
Location OH
Listed 2mo ago

Explore More

Prices and listings updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data
Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision. Actual transaction prices may differ from asking prices.