Cessna 414 vs Piper Navajo
The Piper Navajo (PA-31 unpressurised piston twin, ~220 kt) and Cessna 414 Chancellor (pressurised cabin-class piston twin, ~210 kt) are different-class twins — the Navajo is the unpressurised utility twin; the 414 is the pressurised executive twin.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 41
- Median asking
- $450,000
- Range
- $227,883–$712,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 18
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 1971–1983
- For sale now
- 40
- Median asking
- $262,250
- Range
- $123,300–$552,867
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 10
- Source marketplaces
- 12
- Model years available
- 1967–1984
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna 414 | Piper Navajo |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 149 | 1 |
| Serious | 16 | 0 |
| Fatal | 58 | 0 |
| Fatalities | 148 | 0 |
| % Fatal | 39% | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna 414 | Piper Navajo |
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| Price Range | $227,883 – $712,000 | $123,300 – $552,867 |
| Category | Multi Engine Piston | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 210 kts (389 km/h) | 206 kts (382 km/h) |
| Range | 1,315 nm (2,435 km) | 1,065 nm (1,972 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 30,200 ft (9,205 m) | 24,000 ft (7,315 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 6,750 lbs (3,062 kg) | 6,500 lbs (2,948 kg) |
| Useful Load | 2,250 lbs (1,021 kg) | 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 206.0 gal (780 L) | 182.0 gal (689 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 30.0 GPH (114 L/h) | 32.0 GPH (121 L/h) |
| TBO | 1,400 hrs | 1,800 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $45,000 | $42,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $350 | $350 |
| Engines | 2 x Piston (Turbocharged) | 2 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna 414
Piper Navajo
Which Should You Buy: Cessna 414 or Piper Navajo?
Bottom line: Choose the 414 for pressurisation and the executive cabin-class cabin — the more capable cross-country machine. Choose the Navajo for materially lower acquisition cost and unpressurised six-to-nine-seat utility — when pressurisation isn't required.
Pick the 414 if…
- Faster cruise — 210 kts vs 206 kts.
- Longer range — 1315 nm vs 1065 nm.
- Newer design — production from 1970 vs 1967.
- More inventory — 41 listings vs 38.
Pick the Navajo if…
- Budget matters — from $123,300 vs $227,883, you save ~$104,583.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.