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1978 Piper Navajo ChieftainMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Crumlin, Northern Ireland, UK

This 1978 Piper Navajo Chieftain (N27800) presents as a well-maintained twin-engine aircraft with 14,698 total airframe hours, currently based at Belfast International Airport (EGAA) in Northern Ireland. Powered by two 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 that were overhauled in March 2018 with 368 hours since service. Notable modifications include a BLR increased maximum takeoff weight and Lifeport stretcher capability, making it suitable for both cargo and medical evacuation missions.

The avionics suite...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
Navajo
Model
Navajo Chieftain
Tail #
N27800
Serial #
31-7852156

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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

Autopilot

Altimatic

Audio

Garmin GMA 340

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 330 - Transponder

ADF

Bendix KR 87

DME

Bendix KN 64

Additional Equipment

Interior

Grey leather interior with grey coin dot floor. Wooden interior tables and furnishings.

Exterior

Metallic blue paint exterior.

Modifications

BLR Increased MTOW 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
TIO-540-J2BD
Propeller Model
Hartzell HC-E3YR-2A(L)TF

Asking Price

$187,883

Aircraft Location

Crumlin, Northern Ireland, UK

Listing Details

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For Sale

Price History

Jul 21, 2025: $187,883(-$46,997) - controller

Jul 18, 2025: $234,880(-$3,587) - controller

Jul 3, 2025: $238,467(+$3,157) - controller

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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