1978 Piper Navajo for sale

1978 Piper Navajo

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$279,000within typical asking range
Location Brookville, OH
Total Time 9,945 hrs
Engine SMOH 855 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # 31-7812127
Reg # N510CC
Engine Reciprocating ×2
Cruise 206 kts (382 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
COM/NAV 1 Garmin GNS530W COM/NAV 2 Garmin GNS530W Audio PNL Garmin GMA 340 Auto Pilot Century IV Transponder Garmin GTX345 Radar Avidyne Flight Max EX500

Altitude Management System Shadin AMS-2000. ADS-B Equipped: Yes WAAS: Yes LPV: Yes Active Traffic: Yes Terrain Warning System: Yes Engine Monitor: Yes

Description

Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Additional Equipment: Oxygen System: Yes Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI): Yes Interior: Year: 2/23/2019 Number of Seats: 7 Lavatory: Yes Configuration: Passenger Exterior: Year Painted: 2001

Engine

LYCOMING TI0-540 SER Rebuild Lycoming 3/27/2013

Interior

Year: 2/23/2019 Number of Seats: 7 Lavatory: Yes Configuration: Passenger

Exterior

Year Painted: 2001

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Listing Source
aso.com
$279,000
Parker Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$279,000
Parker Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$284,882 *
GBP £210,856
Parker Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$287,602

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Navajo

This 1978 Piper Navajo (N510CC) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 9,945 hours on the airframe. There are currently 41 Navajo aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $17,335 to $589,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $279,000.

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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $198/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 9,945 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 (AWMR LLC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 9,945 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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

Registered Owner

AWMR LLC

Registration Address

CONROE, TX

Certificate Issued

2022-03-28

Airworthiness

1978-10-18

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Brookville, OH

Seller reported 254 more aircraft in Ohio →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Location note: Listed in Brookville, OH but FAA registration shows CONROE, TX. 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 N510CC.

Price History

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

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $286,500–$380,000.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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