1980 Piper Chieftain
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRCollins Comm/Nav Units Stratus ADS-B Digital Transponder Stratus Dual USB Ports Slaved HSI Copilot Instrument Pilot Door Baggage Door Wing Lockers
Description
No Damage History
Maintained Under Part 135
Located Louisville, KY
Complete Logbooks
Annual Inspection Due Feb 2026
IFR Inspection Due April 2028
Useful Load: 2,587 lbs.
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379 Hours
Since Major Overhaul By Signature Engines In March 2006
953 Since Prop Overhaul
663 Hours
Since Major Overhaul By Signature Engines In October 2005
953 Since Prop Overhaul
Collins Comm/Nav Units
Stratus ADS-B Digital Transponder
Stratus Dual USB Ports
Slaved HSI
Copilot Instrument:
Pilot Door
Baggage Door
Wing Lockers
Engine
379 Hours Since Major Overhaul By Signature Engines In March 2006 953 Since Prop Overhaul 663 Hours Since Major Overhaul By Signature Engines In October 2005 953 Since Prop Overhaul
Interior
Interior 7 Out of 10 Simple Very Clean Interior Exterior 6 Out of 10 Pneumatic Boots Heated Windshield In Good Condition
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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Upward Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$180,000
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Louisville, KY | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Chieftain
This 1980 Piper Chieftain (N114SA) is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 16,453 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 $180,000.
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.
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 registration data pending for N114SA.
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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