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

This 1978 Piper Navajo Chieftain, registered as N27800, presents a compelling opportunity with its 14,698-hour airframe and engines that are notably low-time since overhaul. The left engine shows 1,891 hours since overhaul with a 2,000-hour TBO, while the right engine has 2,151 hours SOH against the same TBO. Both Hartzell propellers were overhauled in March 2018 and have accumulated only 368 hours since, indicating significant remaining life in the core powerplant components.

The aircraft is equipped with a modern Garmin panel featuring dual GNS530 and GNS430 GPS/Comm units, a GTX330 transponder, and a GMA340 audio panel, providing strong...

Year
1978
Make
Piper
Series
PA-31
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

Comms

Garmin GNS 530

Autopilot

Altimatic

Audio

Garmin GMA 340

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 330 - Transponder

Additional Equipment

DME

Bendix KN64

ADF

Bendix KR87

Weight Modification

BLR Increased MTOW

Medical Equipment

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

Asking Price

$184,053

Aircraft Location

Crumlin, Wales, UK

Listing Details

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Price History

Nov 19, 2025: $184,053(-$2,919) - controller

Sep 27, 2025: $186,972(-$911) - controller

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

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