Piper Navajo Aircraft under $200,000
Under $200k for a piston twin is value-entry into multi-engine ownership — typically 1960s-70s Cessna 310, Aerostar, Apache/Aztec or early Baron 55. Engines on second or third overhaul cycles; pressurised variants in this band need pressure-vessel inspection on 50+ year airframes. Real ownership-cost concern: budget for both engines and mandate-upgrade investment.
7 used Piper Navajo aircraft for sale under $200,000 · 8-seat · $75K – $183K · updated 6 hours ago
About the Piper Navajo
The Piper Navajo (PA-31) is a cabin-class piston twin built for charter, cargo and business travel, seating six to eight in a stand-up-friendly cabin and cruising around 230 kt. The line includes the original Navajo, the upgraded Navajo C/R with counter-rotating engines, and the pressurised P-Navajo. Twin turbocharged engines and real payload made it a workhorse of regional charter fleets worldwide.
Piper Navajo Specifications
Model specThe Piper Navajo is a 8-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 206 kt (382 km/h), a range of 1,065 nm (1,972 km), and a useful load of 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg).
7 Piper Navajo For Sale
There are currently 7 used Piper Navajo for sale, ranging from $75,699 to $183,000, with a median asking price of $155,000.
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How much does a Piper Navajo cost? Used Navajo prices: $75K – $183K, average $142K (median $155K), across 7 priced of 7 active listings.
Based on 14 priced 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 Navajo
Every Piper Navajo faces a mandatory 1,800-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $42,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,800-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Piper Navajo Inventory by Country
| United States | 28 |
| Canada | 8 |
| Australia | 4 |
| Denmark | 1 |
| Jamaica | 1 |
Piper Navajo by Price
| Under $200k | 6 |
| Under $300k | 15 |
| Under $500k | 19 |
Recently Sold Piper Navajo
| 1973 Chieftain | $276,211 |
Piper Navajo Safety Record
Across all Navajo variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1985–1985. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 05, 1985 | KENAI, AK | Incident | — |
NTSB records 1985–1985. Includes all Piper Navajo variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.