1980 Piper Cheyenne
Multi Engine Turboprop
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Airframe
Location: Italy, LIME Milan
Total Airframe Time: 5200 h
Seats: 7
VAT free, No damage history, All SBs and ADs complied
Engines
Number of Engines: 2
Manufacturer and Model: Pratt Whitney PT6A-28
Engine Type: Turboprop
Power: 620 SHP each
Runtime: 5200 h SNEW
TBO: 3600 h
Condition: 1,600 HRS SHSI on both engines
Avionics
KFC 300 Digital Autopilot, Dual Garmin GTN750, Garmin GTS800 Traffic, Stormscope 500, RDR 2000 Digital Radar, Sandel Electronic DDI, Garmin 330 ES XPDR, GMA 35 Audio Panel
Interior
Condition: New
Brand-new interior with elegant wooden tables, New carpeting, Wooden tables, Matching wooden side runners
Exterior
Good condition
Condition: 7/10
Engine
Number of Engines: 2 Manufacturer and Model: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28 Engine Type: Turboprop Power: 620 SHP each Runtime: 5200 h SNEW TBO: 3600 h Condition: 1,600 HRS SHSI on both engines Avionics KFC 300 Digital Autopilot, Dual Garmin GTN750, Garmin GTS800 Traffic, Stormscope 500, RDR 2000 Digital Radar, Sandel Electronic DDI, Garmin 330 ES XPDR, GMA 35 Audio Panel Interior Condition: New Brand-new interior with elegant wooden tables, New carpeting, Wooden tables, Matching wooden side runners Exterior Good condition Condition: 7/10
Interior
Condition: New Brand-new interior with elegant wooden tables, New carpeting, Wooden tables, Matching wooden side runners Exterior Good condition Condition: 7/10
Exterior
Good condition Condition: 7/10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Julian Appel
avpay.aero
|
$600,000
|
Italy | Jul 24, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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About This Piper Cheyenne
This 1980 Piper Cheyenne (N18TJ) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 5,200 hours on the airframe. There are currently 22 Cheyenne aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $495,000 to $1,476,233. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $600,000.
The Cheyenne cruises at 240 kts (444 km/h) with a range of 1,400 nm (2,593 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 31,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 55 GPH (208 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $302/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $650/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $100,000. With 5,200 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
VALIAIR LC TRUSTEE
Registration Address
CASPER, WY
Certificate Issued
2025-10-27
Airworthiness
1999-04-18
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Italy
IT
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 database checked for N18TJ.
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