1981 Piper Chieftain
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN For Sale in La Grande, Oregon Hiller Aviation Brokerage & Consulting is pleased to offer this upgraded Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain Colemill Panther-a well-equipped, Part 135-ready aircraft with Garmin glass avionics, long-range nacelle fuel, and outstanding passenger/cargo flexibility. Financing and Delivery Available Airframe logbooks missing prior to 2001 Disclaimer: The Seller and Agent provide the information herein solely to assist prospective buyers in their evaluation of the aircraft. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, errors and omissions may occur. All specifications, equipment, features, times, statuses, and conditions are the sole responsibility of the Buyer to verify prior to closing. Neither Seller nor Agent shall be held liable for any discrepancies, errors, or omissions discovered after closing, nor are they obligated to provide any equipment, features, inspections, or other considerations beyond what is expressly agreed upon. All aircraft, equipment, and prices are subject to change without notice, and are subject to prior sale, withdrawal from the market, or unavailability.
Engine
Lycoming IO-540 Series 810 Hours Since Factory Rebuild (July 2017)
Propeller
4-Blade Propellers 222 Hours TSPOH
Interior
Rated 8/10 MAINTENANCE HIGHLIGHTS: Piper AD 16-05-01 & 17-10-20 complied with (reinforcement kits Aug 2018) Nose gear link STC installed (terminates AD 99-06-01) Wing skin inspections completed (no damage found) Main gear actuators & hoses overhauled (235 hrs ago) Fuel boost pumps overhauled (185 hrs ago) New brake discs (185 hrs ago) Fuel cells replaced March 2016 New landing gear hoses March 2016
Exterior
Matterhorn White with Medium Gray & Blue Trim (8/10) Painted March 2005
Modifications / STCs
• Heater replaced with newly overhauled unit - operates perfectly
• Oxygen System Deactivated
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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Hiller Aviation Consulting
trade-a-plane.com
|
$459,000
|
La Grande, OR | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
|
Hiller Aviation Brokerage & Consulting
controller.com
|
$410,000
$459,000
|
La Grande, OR | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
Hiller Aviation Brokerage & Consulting
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$416,372 *
GBP £309,860
|
La Grande, OR | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$444,117
|
La Grande, OR | Apr 06, 2026 | 103 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Chieftain
This 1981 Piper Chieftain (N888PC) is a 10-seat multi engine piston with 8,135 hours on the airframe. There are currently 35 Chieftain aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $90,000 to $679,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $410,000.
The Chieftain 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.
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Piper Chieftain — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N888PC.
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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