Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Piper Cheyenne II
- Equipped with multiple American Aviation upgrades
- Garmin avionics panel including:
- Garmin 600TXi
- GTN 750TXi
- GTN-650
- GTX-345
- GMA-350
- GI-275
- GAD-43
- L3 NGT9000 transponder (ADSB IN/OUT)
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28
- Engine 1: 5,293 hours since new, 865 hours since hot section inspection (May 2006)
- Engine 2: 5,293 hours since new, 358 hours since hot section inspection (April 2018)
- Propellers: McCauley 4-blade, installed February 2017
- Prop 1: 1,398 hours since overhaul
- Prop 2: 457.1 hours since overhaul
- Additional equipment includes:
- Known Ice (Pilot Hot Windshield)
- Air Conditioning
- Cool Start Kit
- Ram Air Recovery System
- Dual Windshield Wipers
- Belted Aft Lavatory
- Interior: Teal leather seats in club configuration, gray ultra leather suede headliner, matching gray carpet
- Exterior: Overall white and teal with gray stripes
- Always hangared, excellent maintenance history, no known damage history
About this Model
Overview
The Piper Cheyenne II is a pressurized, twin-engine turboprop positioned between entry-level turboprops and larger cabin-class types. It is commonly operated in owner-flown or corporate/utility roles where runway flexibility, turbine reliability, and higher cruise speed than piston twins are priorities. Typical aircraft in the fleet vary significantly by avionics suite, interior refit level, and engine/propeller program status, so the specific configuration matters as much as the base model.
Mission Fit
Mission fit tends to be strongest for 300–800 nm regional legs where turbine climb performance and pressurization reduce exposure to lower-altitude weather, while still retaining access to many community airports. It can also serve well for mixed-use operators who value payload and baggage practicality over cabin size. It is less aligned with missions that prioritize large-cabin comfort, extensive onboard amenities, or minimal pilot workload.
Cabin
The Cheyenne II cabin is pressurized and typically arranged for a small group with club-style seating in many configurations, plus an aft seating area depending on the interior. Cabin ambiance is functional rather than spacious, with comfort highly dependent on refurbishment quality, soundproofing, and environmental system condition. Boarding is typically via an airstair/door arrangement; baggage capacity is generally practical for the category but varies with interior and installed equipment.