1978 Piper Navajo
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Excellent Navajo CR, all logs since new, no known damage history, mid time engines, 71-78 / 80 compression both engines/all cylinders, VG's for gross weight increase, updated interior, 2023 paint, S-TEC 55X A/P with GPSS, factory a/c, great maintenance history, all AD's complied with, very clean example of Navajo CR. It has been our family hauler for the past couple of years and has been very reliable. Very capable IFR platform with excellent coupled A/P.
Interior
Clean interior with seven seats, folding table, rear cargo door
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$292,000
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FL | Jun 20, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
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About This Piper Navajo
This 1978 Piper Navajo (N979SP) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 7,079 hours on the airframe. There are currently 40 Navajo aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $74,535 to $589,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $292,000.
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 7,079 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.
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Piper Navajo — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N979SP.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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