Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance:
- Maintained under FAR Part 91
- RVSM certified
- Engine Hot Section Inspection completed on July 1, 2022
- Annual Inspection completed on December 1, 2022
- IFR Certification due on April 11, 2024
- Engine:
- Model: PT6A-61
- TBO: 3500 hours
- TTSNEW: 6529 hours
- TCSN: 6883 hours
- Avionics:
- Garmin G600 TXi EFIS
- IFR capable
- Garmin GTN-725 GPS
- Garmin TAWS
- TCAS equipped
- Dual Garmin GTX-335 and GTX-345 Mode S transponders
- Weather Radar equipped
- Features:
- Aft Lavatory and Belted Lav equipped
- Synthetic Vision System equipped
- Cleveland Wheels and/or Brakes equipped
- ADS-B capable
- Standard Emergency Locator Transmitter and Weather Radar
- Interior:
- Executive configuration for 7 passengers
- Immaculate beige leather interior
- 4-place club seating with dual aft forward-facing seats
- Beige wool headliner and sidewalls
- Folding map tables in cabinetry
- Belted aft lavatory
- Exterior:
- Painted in Ferrari red with black and silver stripes
- Exterior done in 2023
About this Model
Overview
The Piper Cheyenne IIIA is a pressurized, twin‑engine turboprop in the Cheyenne family, positioned as a step-up cabin-class aircraft for operators who want turbine reliability and higher-altitude capability without moving into jets. It is typically used for regional corporate travel, owner-operator business flying, and utility missions that benefit from turboprop field performance and the ability to operate from smaller airports.
Mission Fit
In typical use, the IIIA fits 300–700 nm legs efficiently, with the flexibility to depart from airports that may be less practical for light jets. It is commonly selected when the mission values climb to the flight levels for weather avoidance and comfort, but also needs the ability to access regional airfields and keep operating costs aligned with turboprop ownership.
Cabin
The IIIA offers a pressurized cabin with a club-style seating layout common to cabin-class turboprops of its era. Noise levels and ride quality are generally improved at altitude versus unpressurized pistons, but it will not deliver the cabin volume, baggage access, or perceived space of larger turboprops or jets. Passenger comfort is best when the cabin is kept lightly loaded and the interior has been updated with modern soundproofing and seats.