Piper Chieftain Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
4 used Piper Chieftain aircraft for sale in Australia · 10-seat · from $280K · updated 2 hours ago
About the Piper Chieftain
The Piper Chieftain (PA-31-350) is the stretched Navajo — a 10-seat commuter and cargo workhorse with twin 350 hp Lycoming TIO-540-J2 engines. Used heavily by regional airlines, freight operators and corporate shuttles, the Chieftain is the largest piston twin Piper built. Production ran 1972-1983 plus later T-1040 conversions.
Piper Chieftain Specifications
Model specThe Piper Chieftain is a 10-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 205 kt (380 km/h), a range of 950 nm (1,759 km).
4 Piper Chieftain For Sale
There are currently 4 used Piper Chieftain for sale, ranging from $280,151 to $280,151, with a median asking price of $280,151.
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How much does a Piper Chieftain cost? Used Chieftain prices: from $280K, across 1 priced of 4 active listings.
Based on 9 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Piper Chieftain
When buying a Piper Chieftain, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Chieftain
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Piper Chieftain Inventory by Country
| United States | 23 |
| Canada | 7 |
| Australia | 3 |
| Jamaica | 1 |
Piper Chieftain by Price
| Under $200k | 6 |
| Under $300k | 11 |
| Under $500k | 15 |
Piper Chieftain Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Chieftain. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database