1980 Piper Cheyenne III
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1980 Piper Cheyenne III

Multi Engine Turboprop

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Total Time 11,509 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # 42-8001009
Reg # CX-BXA
Cruise 240 kts (444 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

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About This Piper Cheyenne III

This 1980 Piper Cheyenne III (CX-BXA) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 11,509 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 Cheyenne III aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $599,900 to $599,900.

The Cheyenne III 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 11,509 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 11,509 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Budget $825 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Cheyenne III — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
8
Cruise Speed
240 kts (444 km/h)
Max Speed
262 kts (485 km/h)
Range
1,400 nm (2,593 km)
Ceiling
31,000 ft (9,449 m)
Max Weight
9,050 lbs (4,105 kg)
Useful Load
2,900 lbs (1,315 kg)
Fuel Capacity
365 gal (1382 L)
Fuel Burn
55 GPH (208 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Cheyenne

Fuel Burn
55.0 GPH
~$358/hr
Variable Cost
$650/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$100,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$300,000
every 3,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Cheyenne. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (CX-BXA) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check CX-BXA against the NTSB accident database.

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