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PIPER CHEYENNE III(1980)

Specifications

Year1980
Serial Number42-8001021
RegistrationN396FW
Total Hours9,468
LocationUnited States
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

JetVx

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AI Description

  • Engine Model: PT6A-41
  • Engine Overhaul: Completed on April 1, 2000, by Standard Aero
  • Propellers: Hartzell 3-blade Q-tip props with prop synch & auto feather
  • Avionics:
  • Autopilot: King KFC-300 IFCS
  • Communication Radios: Garmin GNS-430, Garmin GNS-530W
  • DME: King w/KDI-574
  • GPS: Garmin GNS-430, Garmin GNS-530W, Garmin GPSMAP 696
  • MFD: Garmin GMX-200
  • Weather Radar: Bendix/King RDR-1100 (color)
  • Stormscope: BFGoodrich WX-500
  • TCAS: Yes
  • Interior:
  • Configuration: Executive, seating for 8
  • New interior completed in 2023
  • Features leather seating, forward club, dual aft forward-facing seats, and sheepskin-covered crew seats
  • Flushing belted aft lavatory
  • Exterior: New exterior completed in 2023
  • Additional Equipment: Long-range fuel, wing lockers, dual heated windshields, cargo door, ADS-B capable, extended range/auxiliary fuel, standard terrain awareness & warning system, and traffic collision avoidance system.

About this Model

Overview

The Piper Cheyenne III is a pressurized, twin‑engine turboprop positioned between light business aircraft and utility turboprops, offering runway versatility and strong climb performance for regional travel. Typical use cases include owner-operator flying, small-company transport, and short-to-medium stage lengths where access to shorter runways and turboprop operating characteristics matter more than jet cruise speeds.

Mission Fit

It fits missions where a pressurized cabin, good climb, and access to smaller airports drive value. Compared with light jets, trip times will generally be longer on longer legs, but the aircraft can be practical for frequent regional segments and airports with tighter runway or infrastructure constraints.

Cabin

The cabin is typically arranged for a small group with club-style seating and a compact, functional interior intended for regional legs. Noise and vibration levels are characteristic of a turboprop; headset use is common in many operator profiles. Baggage space is generally adequate for business travel when passenger count is moderate, but loading flexibility depends on the specific interior and optional equipment installed.