Specifications
AI Description
- Model: PIPER CHEYENNE III
- Engine: 2 x Pratt & Whitney PT6A-41
- Each engine: 720 Shaft Horsepower, TBO 3600 hours
- Engine 1 SMOH: 3742 hours, Hot Section Time: 1190 hours
- Engine 2 SMOH: 3742 hours, Hot Section Time: 1540 hours
- Propellers: 3-Blade Hartzell, Auto Feather and Prop Synch
- Left Prop: 181 hours since overhaul
- Right Prop: 231 hours since overhaul
- Avionics:
- ADS-B equipped, WAAS
- Garmin GNS-530 and GNS-430 WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM
- King KFC-300 2-Axis Autopilot
- Avidyne EX500 Digital MFD with Color Radar
- Features:
- Pressurized, FIKI (Flight Into Known Icing)
- Aft belted lavatory, Air Conditioning
- Dual Heated Windshields, Long Range Fuel
- Max Ramp Weight: 11,285 lbs, Useful Load: 4,166.4 lbs
- Approximate Cruise Speed: 280 KTAS
- Interior:
- 9-passenger configuration with gray leather seats, updated in 2023
- Executive wood cabinetry, dual folding tables, Wi-Fi
- Exterior: Overall Matterhorn White with Blue and Red Accents, paint in poor condition.
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.