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1977 Piper Navajo ChieftainMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Queensland, Australia

This 1977 Piper Navajo Chieftain, registration VH-YSL (formerly VH-HVA and ZK-DSY), has a well-documented history, having spent approximately the last 40 years in Australia before an export to New Zealand around 2021 for a thorough refit and maintenance period. It re-entered Australia in September 2024 and has been maintained to Part 135 standard throughout, holding a CASA CofA equating to PA-31 Chieftain status with all ADs complied with and the spar modification complete. The airframe shows 16,850 total hours.

Both Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD engines have 1,200 hours since overhaul with a 2,000-hour TBO, and the most recent 100-hour inspection...

Year
1977
Make
Piper
Series
PA-31 Navajo
Model
Navajo Chieftain
Tail #
VH-YSL
Serial #
820045

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Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Skydiving, Cargo, Passenger, Utility
Useful Load
2,342 lbs
Seats
10

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
16,850 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,200 hrs (SOH)
Engine 2 Time
1,200 hrs (SOH)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - GNS WAAS

Comms

Apollo SL 30 - Nav Com

AP

Piper Altimatic III C - III-C Autopilot

ADSB

Bendix King KT-74 - Transponder

Additional Equipment

Additional Equipment

Vortex Generators, Nacelle Locker, Fuel, Headsets for all seats

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2024
Interior Notes
Great leather and recent upholstery. Toilet seats removed. Configured for pax with 9 seats plus pilot, 10 total.
Exterior Notes
Bright white. Fresh repaint approx 2024 by previous owner. She presents well and is a good looking aircraft. No pilot door. Rear door is a cargo hatch for access and large bags. She is an appealing stylish and impressive aircraft.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
2
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
TIO-540-J2BD
Propeller Model
McCauley B3DF36C526-A

Asking Price

$172,600

Aircraft Location

Queensland, Australia

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 1, 2026: $172,600 - controller

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First Seen: May 1, 2026

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