1981 Piper Chieftain PA-31-350 for sale

1981 Piper Chieftain PA-31-350

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$435,000
Total Time 6,010 hrs
Seats 10
Serial # 81-52124
Reg # 5R-MVY
Cruise 205 kts (380 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

The aircraft is equipped with a comprehensive Honeywell Bendix/King Silver Crown integrated avionics suite

including: Honeywell Bendix/King KFC 200 autopilot Integrated flight director Autopilot coupled to IFR-certified GPS Honeywell Bendix/King altitude select and altitude alert system Dual slaving compass system Honeywell Bendix/King KCS 55A pilot HSI Dual Honeywell Bendix/King KY 196 VHF COM radios Dual Honeywell Bendix/King KN 53 NAV receivers Dual ILS system Dual Honeywell Bendix/King KN 63 DME Honeywell Bendix/King KMA 24 audio panel Three communications inputs Passenger address system Marker beacon Honeywell Bendix/King KR 87 ADF Honeywell Bendix/King KT 76A Mode C transponder Honeywell Bendix/King RDR-150 colour weather radar Terrain mode Honeywell Bendix/King KLN-90A IFR GPS/FMS GPS coupled to the KFC 200 autopilot and flight director Honeywell Bendix/King KRA 10A radar altimeter Radar-altimeter alert mode Honeywell Bendix/King KHF-950 HF aviation radio 150-watt HF transmission capability Honeywell Bendix/King KEA 346 encoding altimeter Altitude select and alert Shadin fuel computer Fuel computer coupled to the KLN-90A GPS JPI EDM-700 engine data monitor

Description

Piper Chieftain PA-31-350. Engine: LYCOMING, 350 PS, Time: 378 h, TBO: 1800 h, Overhauled: 11/2019. Prop: HARTZELL, Time: 125 h. Attributes: IFR equipped. Last annual: 4/2026. Location: Madagascar, Antananarivo, FMMI Avionics: The aircraft is equipped with a comprehensive Honeywell Bendix/King Silver Crown integrated avionics suite, including: Honeywell Bendix/King KFC 200 autopilot Integrated flight director Autopilot coupled to IFR-certified GPS Honeywell Bendix/King altitude select and altitude alert system Dual slaving compass system Honeywell Bendix/King KCS 55A pilot HSI Dual Honeywell Bendix/King KY 196 VHF COM radios Dual Honeywell Bendix/King KN 53 NAV receivers Dual ILS system Dual Honeywell Bendix/King KN 63 DME Honeywell Bendix/King KMA 24 audio panel Three communications inputs Passenger address system Marker beacon Honeywell Bendix/King KR 87 ADF Honeywell Bendix/King KT 76A Mode C transponder Honeywell Bendix/King RDR-150 colour weather radar Terrain mode Honeywell Bendix/King KLN-90A IFR GPS/FMS GPS coupled to the KFC 200 autopilot and flight director Honeywell Bendix/King KRA 10A radar altimeter Radar-altimeter alert mode Honeywell Bendix/King KHF-950 HF aviation radio 150-watt HF transmission capability Honeywell Bendix/King KEA 346 encoding altimeter Altitude select and alert Shadin fuel computer Fuel computer coupled to the KLN-90A GPS JPI EDM-700 engine data monitor Engine details: Manufacturer: Lycoming Model: TIO-540-J2BD Serial number: RL-7123-61A Status: Lycoming factory rebuilt November 2019 Time since factory rebuild: Approximately 378 hours TBO: 1,800 hours FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate available Right engine Manufacturer: Lycoming Model: LTIO-540-J2BD Serial number: RL-1589-68A Status: Lycoming factory rebuilt november 2019 Time since factory rebuild: Approximately 378 hours TBO: 1,800 hours FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate available FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate availabl Lycoming Engines, Williamsport, Pennsylvanie, USA. Exterior: 9/10 Interior: 8/10 Equipment: NYAC long-range fuel tanks Total fuel capacity approximately 893 litres Full de-ice system Known-ice certified De-ice system renewed in 2016 Piper factory air conditioning Pilot entry door Cargo door High-capacity oxygen system BLR vortex generators Increased maximum take-off weight to 7,368 lb Pilot and co-pilot airspeed indicators approved for increased MTOW Colour weather radar Radar altimeter HF long-range aviation radio Fuel-flow and engine monitoring systems Long-range IFR capability Inspection: The aircraft has recently completed a major scheduled maintenance programme. Fresh 1,000-hour inspection Fresh 400-hour inspection items Fresh 100-hour inspection Certificate of Release to Service issued on 3 April 2026 Aircraft time at release: approximately 6,010 hours Current Airworthiness Directive compliance records Current applicable Service Bulletins Detailed component status and time-limit schedule available Maintenance tracking documentation available Certificate of Airworthiness dated 23 December 2025 The maintenance release includes inspections and work on the airframe, engines, propellers, landing gear, control systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, cabin equipment and structural items. Other remarks: Cabin and executive interior The aircraft offers a comfortable private and executive cabin configuration, including: Eight leather passenger seats VIP club seating layout Cabin divider Private executive cabin arrangement Refreshment cabinet Built-in refrigerator WC/potty provision High-capacity oxygen system Passenger address system Factory air conditioning Pilot cabin door Large cargo door Spacious baggage capacity

Engine

LYCOMING, 350 PS, Time: 378 h, TBO: 1800 h, Overhauled: 11/2019

Interior

Cabin and executive interior The aircraft offers a comfortable private and executive cabin configuration, including: Eight leather passenger seats VIP club seating layout Cabin divider Private executive cabin arrangement Refreshment cabinet Built-in refrigerator WC/potty provision High-capacity oxygen system Passenger address system Factory air conditioning Pilot cabin door Large cargo door Spacious baggage capacity

Exterior

8/10

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

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$435,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Chieftain PA-31-350

This 1981 Piper Chieftain PA-31-350 (5R-MVY) is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 6,010 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 Chieftain PA-31-350 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $199,500 to $435,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $435,000.

The Chieftain PA-31-350 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,010 hours
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Piper Chieftain PA-31-350 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
10
Cruise Speed
205 kts (380 km/h)
Max Speed
231 kts (428 km/h)
Range
950 nm (1,759 km)
Ceiling
24,000 ft (7,315 m)
Max Weight
7,000 lbs (3,175 kg)
Useful Load
2,350 lbs (1,066 kg)
Horsepower
350 HP
Fuel Burn
38 GPH (144 L/h)
Engines
2

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Chieftain

Fuel Burn
38.0 GPH
~$247/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Chieftain. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (5R-MVY) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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 5R-MVY against the NTSB accident database.

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