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

This 1977 Piper Navajo Chieftain, registration VH-YSL, is being offered by a motivated seller. Having spent approximately the last 40 years in Australia as VH-HVA, it was exported to New Zealand around 2021, underwent a thorough refit and maintenance period, and re-entered Australian registry in September 2024. The airframe has logged 16,850 total time, and both Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD engines have 1,200 hours since overhaul against a 2,000-hour TBO, with the last 100-hour inspection including the installation of a new turbo. The aircraft is maintained to Part 135 standard, has its CASA Certificate of Airworthiness, and has all Airworthiness...

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

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Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Passenger, Utility
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

AP

Piper Altimatic III-C - III-C Autopilot

ADSB

KT-74 - Transponder

Additional Equipment

Vortex Generators

Nacelle Locker

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 approximately 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.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$159,460

Aircraft Location

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 7, 2026: $159,460(-$13,140) - controller

May 1, 2026: $172,600 - controller

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First Seen: May 1, 2026

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Asking Price

$159,460