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PIPER CHEYENNE III(1981)

Asking Price
$1,495,000

Specifications

Year1981
Serial Number42-8001050
RegistrationPS-ELT
Total Hours9,286
LocationBrazil
RegionSOUTH AMERICA

Broker

AeroAmerica Group

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AI Description

  • Maintenance Program: Progressive, confirmed on a maintenance tracking program.
  • Damage Status: No damage reported.
  • Upcoming Annual Inspection due by August 1, 2025.
  • Prop Overhaul completed on October 1, 2018, by Aircraft Specialists, USA.
  • Event 1 and Event 2 Inspections scheduled for August 1, 2024, by Fenix Aviacao, Brazil.
  • Engine Overhaul due by October 22, 2024, for both engines (LE & RE) by Turbines, Inc.
  • Engine Model: PT6A-41, TBO: 3600 hours, SOH hours: 1216 for both engines.
  • Avionics: Bendix/King KFC-300 autopilot with yaw damper, Garmin GTN-650 and GTN-750 communication and navigation radios, Garmin GTX-327, GTX-33, GTX-330 transponders, and Bendix/King RDR-1100 weather radar.
  • Features: Equipped with Cleveland wheels/brakes, dual heated windshields, ADS-B capability, and standard weather radar and terrain awareness systems.
  • Interior: Executive configuration for 9 passengers, tan leather seating, and tan carpet; recent interior completed in 2022.
  • Exterior: Recent work completed in 2024, white upper and black lower with red and gray stripes.

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.