1981 Piper Cheyenne
Multi Engine Turboprop
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Nice well-equipped Cheyenne III with very low time engines, currently located in Germany, Can be delivered US registered in USA. Call for further details.
Interior
Leather Interior in light-warm Grey Seating Configuration: 10 Seats (2 Cockpit, 8 Cabin with a 2-Seater Bench or 7 in Cabin with Single Seats for AOC use (all available)) Equipment: Flushing Lavatory Baggage Door Window curtains
Exterior
Overall Matterhorn White with Metallic Grey, Metallic Blue and Red Stripes.
Modifications / STCs
• Boots De-Ice System with Hot Props and Windshield.
• Parker Hannifin Corp. Main Wheel & Brake Conversion Kit 199-122
• CAMO maintained by Piper Service Center Germany
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This Piper Cheyenne
This 1981 Piper Cheyenne (D-IABE) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 8,023 hours on the airframe. There are currently 24 Cheyenne aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $495,000 to $1,514,887.
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 8,023 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.
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Piper Cheyenne — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (D-IABE) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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