1979 Piper Chieftain
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Maintenance Condition: Part 135 Operated and Maintained the Last 15 Years-excellent Detailed Maintenance Equipment: Panther Winglets Known Ice Cargo Door Air Conditioning Vortex Generators Oxygen Cleveland Brakes Ground Clearance Co-pilot Instruments Windshield Wiper USB Ports Interior: The Interior is Beige Leather with Potty and Pull-out Tables. 8 Seats Total Exterior: Paint is White with Sandalwood and Red, Burgundy and Black Trim
Engine
690 Since Left Engine Overhaul by Airmark in 2019
Propeller
690 Since Left Prop Overhaul in 2019 398 Since right Prop Overhaul in 2021
Interior
The interior is Beige leather with potty and pull-out tables. 8 seats total
Exterior
Paint is White with Sandalwood and Red, Burgundy and Black trim.
Modifications / STCs
• Panther Winglets, Known ice, Cargo door, Air conditioning, Vortex generators, Oxygen, Cleveland brakes, Ground clearance, Co-pilot instruments, Windshield wiper, USB ports.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$349,000
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OH | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Parker Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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Contact for price
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Brookville, OH | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Parker Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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Call for price *
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Brookville, OH | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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Parker Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
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Call for price *
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Brookville, OH | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active |
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About This Piper Chieftain
This 1979 Piper Chieftain (N111UC) is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 7,205 hours on the airframe. There are currently 35 Chieftain aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $679,000.
The Chieftain cruises at 205 kts (380 km/h) with a range of 950 nm (1,759 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 24,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 38 GPH (144 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $236/hr in fuel alone.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe.
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Piper Chieftain — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
RCHT LLC
Registration Address
MASON, OH
Certificate Issued
2011-03-16
Airworthiness
1994-04-28
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
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
the pilot's failure to properly align the airplane for a safe landing on the runway. Related factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, snow, the snow-covered runway, and snowbanks on the sides of the runway.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026
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