1981 Piper Cheyenne for sale

1981 Piper Cheyenne

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
$599,900Great Deal
Location Millville, NJ
Total Time 7,657 hrs
Engine SMOH 3,742 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # 42-8001041
Reg # N9032D
Cruise 240 kts (444 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin GNS-530 WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin GNS-430 WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM Garmin GTX-345 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B In/Out Garrecht Avionik VT-2000 Mode S Transponder #2 King KFC-300 2-Axis Autopilot (Needs troubleshooting) Avidyne EX500 Digital MFD with Color Radar BF-Goodrich WX-1000 Stormscope PS Engineering PMA6000M-C Audio Panel Radar Altimeter

Propeller

3-Blade Hartzell Propellers Left Propeller - S/N BUA25927 Model - HC-B3TN-3K 181 Hours Since Propeller Overhaul Right Propeller - S/N 180941 Model - HC-B3TN-3K 231 Hours Since Propeller Overhaul

Interior

The nine-passenger interior is configured with a forward four-place club configuration, aft side facing dual place divan, single forward-facing seat opposite divan, and a comfortable, full-sized belted lav seat. All seats are wrapped in grey leather which was reupholstered in 2015. Cabin furnishings include dual folding executive wood tables, window curtains, dark wood cabinetry, coffee maker, carpet, and intercom system.

Exterior

Overall Matterhorn White with Blue and Red Accents. Paint is in poor condition.

Modifications / STCs

Both Propellers Equipped with Auto Feather and Prop Synch

Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)

Belted Lavatory

Air Conditioning

Cleveland Wheels and Brakes

Dual Heated Windshields

Long Range Fuel

Dual Electric Trim Switches

Dual Push to Talk Switches

Dual Panel Mounted USB Ports

Dual Quartz Chronometers

Pressurized Aft Baggage Compartment (300 LBS Capacity)

Nose Baggage Compartment (300 LBS Capacity)

Dual Wing Lockers (100 LBS Capacity Each)

Max Ramp Weight = 11,285 LBS

Useful Load = 4,166.4 LBS

Approximate Cruise Speed = 280 KTAS

Single Engine Rate of Climb (Gross Weight @ Sea Level) = 530 FPM

Fuel Capacity = 578 Gallons

6.3 PSI Pressurization Differential

July 2025 Event 1 and Event 2 Inspections

Complete Logbooks

No Known Damage History

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Pinnacle Aviation
controller.com
$599,900
Pinnacle Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$611,033 *
GBP £454,022
Pinnacle Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$618,398

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Cheyenne

This 1981 Piper Cheyenne (N9032D) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 7,657 hours on the airframe. There are currently 24 Cheyenne aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $495,000 to $1,514,887. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $599,900.

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 7,657 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: 7,657 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Budget $825 for pre-purchase inspection

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)
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 N9032D.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Millville, NJ

Seller reported 69 more aircraft in NJ →

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 N9032D against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$789,000
Range: $694,450 — $789,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
-24%
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