Specifications
AI Description
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-11, both engines under MORE program.
- Propellers: McCauley 4-blade props, last overhaul on 09/30/2004.
- Avionics:
- Garmin GNS 530W GPS/NAV/COMM
- Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COMM
- Collins ADF
- King KFC 250 autopilot with preselect
- King KN-65 DME
- BF Goodrich WX-950 Stormscope
- Bendix/King weather radar
- Garmin GTX 330 and GTX 345 transponders
- Interior: Executive configuration for 5 passengers, cream leather, beige carpeting, dual writing desks, lavatory.
- Exterior: Overall white with blue and black stripes, zinc chromated, stripped and painted in 2017.
- Features: Equipped with dual heated windshields, ADS-B capable, drag chute exhausts, RAM air induction.
- Maintenance: Fresh Event 1 & 2 inspections, 8000-hour inspection due by 03/14/2025, maintained under FAR Part 91.
About this Model
Overview
The Piper Cheyenne I is an early-generation, pressurized twin-turboprop aimed at operators who want turbine reliability and climb performance without moving into larger cabin-class turboprops. It is commonly used for regional business trips, owner-flown missions with training and discipline, and utility roles that benefit from good runway flexibility and strong short-field acceleration relative to many light jets. Cabin size and payload-range trade are central: it can move a small group efficiently, but loading for passengers, bags, and fuel requires planning.
Mission Fit
A good match for 200–500 nm trips, day-return travel, and multi-stop routing where quick climbs and pressurization reduce workload and fatigue versus piston twins. It is less suited to buyers who prioritize cabin space, high cruise speed, or long nonstop legs; these missions typically favor larger turboprops or light jets.
Cabin
The Cheyenne I’s cabin is compact and pressurized, typically arranged for a small number of passengers with club-style seating common. Expect a functional, businesslike interior rather than a large-cabin environment. Noise and vibration levels are typical of older turboprops and vary significantly with insulation, prop condition, and interior refurbishment. Baggage capacity is adequate for light-to-moderate loads, but bulky items can be limiting depending on configuration.