1979 Piper Navajo
Multi Engine Piston
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1979 PIPER NAVAJO For Sale in Kelowna, British Columbia Aircraft is located in Vernon, British Columbia.
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model
Propeller
Props overhauled in 2017
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Aircraft Canada
controller.com
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$125,000
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Kelowna, BC, Canada | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
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About This Piper Navajo
This 1979 Piper Navajo (C-FBWB) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 10,462 hours on the airframe. There are currently 41 Navajo aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $17,335 to $642,753. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $125,000.
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 10,462 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
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This aircraft (C-FBWB) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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