1981 Piper Navajo
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Only three (3) Owners Since New • Winglets • 4 blade Qtip Props and VG’s • Total NAC auxiliary fuel w/ 25 gal per side 238 total • Known icing w/ boots in excellent shape • Lowest Time Navajo Panther on the Market N4506N is the cleanest Navajo we’ve ever seen. Absolutely incredible. No disappointments.
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model
Propeller
1118 hrs since Panther Conversion
Interior
7+1 with a belted lav Lemo headset plugs throughout with USB ports for pilot and passengers
Exterior
Juneau White / Baja Yellow / Ocala Orange / Hickory Brown / Coronet Gold
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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Byerly Aviation
controller.com
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$589,000
|
Naples, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | 117 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Navajo
This 1981 Piper Navajo (N4506N) is a 8-seat multi engine piston with 2,563 hours on the airframe. There are currently 41 Navajo aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $17,335 to $589,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $589,000.
The Navajo cruises at 206 kts (382 km/h) with a range of 1,065 nm (1,972 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 24,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 32 GPH (121 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $198/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $350/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $30,000. With 2,563 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Navajo — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4506N.
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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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $125,000–$308,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.