1979 Piper Chieftain
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Rebuilt for a commercial operation that Covid halted at the outset, this is probably the best 10 seat commuter liner for sale in the world. Literally down to the last nut and bolt, this plane is as new, Unrepeatable aeroplane that had £500,000 invested before the prices started to rise,,,,, Sold with new annual/ARC or export C of A Worldwide delivery available.
Interior
Totally bespoke new leather interior to private jet standard.
Exterior
New bare metal paint finished in non water based paint for an everlasting shine.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Europlane Sales
planecheck.com
|
$544,681 *
€ 475,000
|
United Kingdom | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Chieftain
This 1979 Piper Chieftain (G-SYLL) is a 10-seat multi engine piston . There are currently 35 Chieftain aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $679,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $544,681.
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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Chieftain — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-SYLL) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
United Kingdom
GB
Seller reportedTitle 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 G-SYLL against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $192,000–$469,081.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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