1980 Piper Chieftain
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
⭐ Key Characteristics ✅ EASA-registered aircraft (CS-DCF) - ideal project for cargo, charter, or aerial work ✅ Complete logbooks and documentation available ✅ Ideal candidate for cargo, charter, or aerial work once restored to service We’re offering a Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain (CS-DCF, MSN 31-8052174) — a solid platform for regional operations, charter, cargo, or aerial work. ✈ Airframe TT: 8,505 h ⚙ Engines: TIO-540-J2BD / LTIO-540-J2BD ( 🔧 Props: Hartzell 3-blade, very low TSO (calendar O/H due) 📅 Last flown May 2017, ARC expired May 2018 📚 Complete logs and records included 🌍 EASA Registration (Portugal – CS-DCF) 👉 This aircraft is offered as-is, where-is, making it a cost-effective project for an operator or investor within-house maintenance capabilities. This Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain (MSN 31-8052174, Registration CS-DCF) offers a strong foundation for charter,regional, cargo, or aerial work operations. The aircraft is not pressurized and was last flown and maintained in May 2017. Offered with complete logbooks and records, this is an opportunity to acquire a proven, versatile twin at anattractive acquisition cost.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Treino Avançado Lda.
planecheck.com
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$189,205 *
€ 165,000
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Portugal | May 03, 2026 | 74 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Chieftain
This 1980 Piper Chieftain (CS-DCF) is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 8,505 hours on the airframe. There are currently 35 Chieftain aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $679,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $189,205.
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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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (CS-DCF) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Portugal
PT
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for CS-DCF.
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