Piper Chieftain Aircraft in United States
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16 used Piper Chieftain aircraft for sale in United States · 10-seat · $129K – $679K · updated 1 hour 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).
16 Piper Chieftain For Sale
Browse all 16 listings →There are currently 16 used Piper Chieftain for sale, ranging from $129,900 to $679,000, with a median asking price of $310,000.
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Browse all Piper models →Piper Chieftain Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Chieftain cost? Used Chieftain prices: $129K – $679K, average $326K (median $310K), across 8 priced of 16 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