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PIPER CHEYENNE I(1979)

Asking Price
$497,000

Specifications

Year1979
Serial Number31T-7904046
RegistrationN222SL
Total Hours7,080
LocationLEVELLAND, TEXAS
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

JACOB HENSON

+18063293351

Aircraft Details

  • Model: Piper Cheyenne I
  • Condition: Used, well-maintained
  • Airframe: Clean, solid overall condition
  • Fuel Capacity: 365 gallons
  • Engine 1: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-11, 3,540 SMOH, TBO 3,600 hours, 6,609 cycles, hot section time 713 hours
  • Engine 2: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-11, 3,462 SMOH, TBO 3,600 hours, 6,687 cycles, hot section time 396 hours
  • Additional Equipment: New Whelen LED strobe position taxi lights, tip tanks, nickel guide vanes, prop synch, copilot brakes, pilot heated windshield, fuel totalizer, cool start kits, tinted cabin windows, dual windshield wipers, cabin chimes, ice shields, pitot static
  • Inspection Status: Event 1 and 2 completed August 2025, airworthy
  • Avionics: King KFC-200 autopilot, Garmin GNS-430W and GNS-530W communication and navigation radios, Garmin GTX-330ES transponder
  • Interior: Executive configuration, air conditioning, burgundy leather club seating, taupe carpeting with vinyl runner, dual folding club tables, forward & aft dividers, curtains, mirror, 110-volt outlet
  • Exterior: White with black, burgundy, and silver gray stripes, completed by Rose Aircraft in 2000

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.