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1978 Piper Navajo ChieftainMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft

Year
1978
Make
PIPER
Series
PA-31
Model
NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Tail #
N27800
Serial #
31-7852156

This 1978 Piper Navajo Chieftain (N27800) presents as a well-maintained twin-engine aircraft with 14,698 total hours on the airframe, currently based at Belfast International Airport (EGAA). Powered by dual Lycoming (L)TIO-540-J2BD engines with 1,891 and 2,151 hours since overhaul respectively (both with 2,000-hour TBOs), the aircraft features Hartzell HC-E3YR-2A(L)TF propellers overhauled in March 2018 with 368 hours since service. The IFR-equipped panel includes a Garmin GNS530/430 GPS/Comm suite, GTX330 transponder, Bendix KR87 ADF, KN64 DME, GMA340 audio panel, and Altimatic autopilot.

The aircraft benefits from notable modifications including a BLR increased maximum takeoff weight conversion and Lifeport stretcher capability, enhancing its utility mission profile. The exterior wears a metallic blue paint scheme while the interior features grey leather seats with matching coin dot flooring, complemented by wooden tables and furnishings. With its turbine-like Lycoming engines and comprehensive avionics package, this Chieftain offers capable twin-engine performance for both passenger transport and specialized missions.

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Asking Price

$235,310

Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Listing Details

Condition
Used
Sale Type
For Sale

Price History

Jun 18, 2025: $235,310(-$1,900) - controller

Jun 9, 2025: $237,210(+$470) - controller

Jun 8, 2025: $236,740(-$789) - controller

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Passenger
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
14,698 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,891 hrs (SOH)
Engine 2 Time
2,151 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
368 hrs (SOH)
Prop 2 Time
368 hrs (SOH)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530 - GPS/Comm

Comms

Garmin GNS 430 - GPS/Comm

AP

Altimatic

Audio

Garmin GMA 340

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 330 - Transponder

ADF

Bendix KR 87 - ADF

DME

Bendix KN 64 - DME

Additional Equipment

Stretcher Capability

Lifeport Stretcher Capability

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Grey leather interior with grey coin dot floor. Wooden interior tables and furnishings.
Exterior Notes
Metallic blue paint exterior.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
2
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
(L)TIO-540-J2BD
Propeller Model
Hartzell HC-E3YR-2A(L)TF

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