Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Turboprop aircraft located in Armonk, New York, maintained under FAR Part 91 and always hangared
- Blackhawk XP135A engine upgrade completed in February 2023; ESP Gold engine maintenance program
- Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A engines with 362 hours since new; Hartzell props new in 2023
- Garmin G600 display, GTN750XI & GTN650XI GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin GI 275 standby, Flight Stream 510, dual transponders (ADSB in/out), Aspen EFD 1000, Garmin GWX 75A weather radar
- New engine instruments with memory download; new panel and USB chargers installed
- Additional mods: Hartzell props with prop sync, nickel guide vanes, dual heated windshields, auto ignition, cool start, engine wash rings, auxiliary heater, FIKI ice protection, tip tanks, American Aviation exhaust speed stacks, RAM air mod, Cheyenne 400 yokes
- LED taxi, landing, and wing-tip recognition lights
- Good exterior: white with gray and maroon stripes
- Interior refurbished September 2024: gray leather, gray carpet, club seating with side-facing seat, belted aft lavatory, executive configuration, air conditioning, dual folding tables, forward and aft storage
- Synthetic vision system equipped
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.