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PIPER CHEYENNE III(1981)

PIPER CHEYENNE III

Specifications

Year1981
Serial Number42-8001028
RegistrationN190CA
Total Hours9,999,999
LocationHAMMONTON, NEW JERSEY
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

STAR AERO

AI Description

  • Model: Piper Cheyenne III
  • Condition: Used
  • Flight Rules: IFR
  • Interior: 6/10 rating, executive configuration, accommodates 8 passengers
  • Seating: Light gray leather lateral-tracking seats, sheepskin-covered crew seat inserts
  • Headliner: Custom leather with window trim, Lou Martin window shades
  • Sidewalls: Leather panels with coordinating fabric inserts
  • Cabinetry: Gray custom laminate finish tables and cabinetry
  • Exterior: 7/10 rating, white upper and light gray lower with green and gold stripes
  • Engine 1: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-41, 999,999 SMOH, TBO 6,000 hours
  • Engine 2: Pratt & Whitney PT6A-41, 999,999 SMOH, TBO 6,000 hours
  • Propellers: 3-blade Hartzell props
  • Avionics: Dual Garmin GNS-430 and GNS-530, Avidyne FlightMax EX500, Bendix/King KFC-300 autopilot
  • Additional Equipment: Cleveland wheels & brakes, dual heated windshields, FIKI ice protection, AUX electric A/C
  • Maintenance: Recent inspections completed on 06/13/2019

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.