Piper Chieftain Aircraft under $300,000
The Piper Chieftain (PA-31-350) is the stretched Navajo — a 10-seat commuter and cargo workhorse with twin 350 hp Lycoming TIO-540-J2 engines. Used heavily by regional airlines, freight operators and corporate shuttles, the Chieftain is the largest piston twin Piper built. Production ran 1972-1983 plus later T-1040 conversions.
14 used Piper Chieftain aircraft for sale under $300,000 · 10-seat · Used median asking $245,000 · Project from $188,199 · updated 17 hours ago
Piper Chieftain Specifications
Model specThe Piper Chieftain is a 10-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 205 kt (380 km/h), a range of 950 nm (1,759 km), and a useful load of 2,350 lbs (1,066 kg).
Piper Chieftain for Sale
Browse all listings →Piper Chieftain asking prices range from $90,000 to $679,000, with a median of $245,000 (market reference $250,000).
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Piper Chieftain Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Chieftain cost? Used Chieftain prices: $90K – $679K, average $245K (median $245K); market reference $250K, across 21 priced of 14 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Piper Chieftain
Buying a Piper Chieftain comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Chieftain
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Piper Chieftain Inventory by Country
| United States | 17 |
| Australia | 8 |
| Canada | 3 |
| Hungary | 1 |
| Jamaica | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Piper Chieftain Inventory by State
| Kentucky | 3 |
Piper Chieftain by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 5 |
| Under $300k | 9 |
| Under $500k | 10 |
Recently Sold Piper Chieftain
| 1973 Chieftain | $276,211 |
Piper Chieftain Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Chieftain. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database