1981 Piper Cheyenne for sale

1981 Piper Cheyenne

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$682,000
Location Hammonton, NJ
Total Time 8,200 hrs
Engine SMOH 8,119 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # 42-8001028
Reg # N190CA
Cruise 240 kts (444 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin 345 audio panel Avidyne FlightMax EX 500 with Radar AUX Electric A/C for ground and flight to 5000 ft Boots is good working order

Description

1981 PIPER CHEYENNE III For Sale in Hammonton, New Jersey Nice Cheyenne II with 6/10 interior and 7/10 exterior. Analog co pilot instruments Sharp capable aircraft. Additional details including airframe and engine times coming soon. Regularly flying in private service, not charter.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Interior

Pilot relief tube present, potty bowl missing

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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$682,000

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About This Piper Cheyenne

This 1981 Piper Cheyenne (N190CA) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 8,200 hours on the airframe. There are currently 25 Cheyenne aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $495,000 to $1,530,222. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $682,000.

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 8,200 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: 8,200 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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Piper Cheyenne — 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)
Horsepower
620 HP
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 registration data pending for N190CA.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Hammonton, NJ

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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 N190CA against the NTSB accident database.

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