1978 Piper Navajo ChieftainMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Stuart, FL, USA
This 1978 Piper Navajo Chieftain (N65CM) presents a well-maintained twin with notable upgrades and a fresh exterior. The airframe shows 8,965 total hours, while its Lycoming TIO-540 engines were overhauled by Mattituck in 2007, with 1,589 SMOH on the left and 1,754 SMOH on the right (both approaching TBO at 1,800 hours). Recent investments include a 2025 repaint in a custom white/blue scheme with teal accents, four-blade props with 103 hours since overhaul, and a Panther III modification featuring winglets, vortex generators, and a gross weight increase. The aircraft carries 236 total gallons across nacelle tanks for extended range.
The...
- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Piper
- Series
- Navajo
- Model
- Navajo Chieftain
- Tail #
- N65CM
- Serial #
- 317852077
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Specifications
- Category
- Multi-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Passenger
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Seats
- 8
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 8,965 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,589 hrs (SMOH)
- Engine 2 Time
- 1,754 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 103 hrs (SPOH)
- Prop 2 Time
- 103 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs and Records Available
- Inspection Status
- Complete
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 430 - GPS Nav/Com
Comms
King KX 155 - Digital Nav/Com
Audio
King KMA 24 - KMA Audio Panel
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 335 - Transponder
Traffic
GDL TCAS
DME
King KN 64 - KN DME
ADF
King KR 85 - KR ADF
Weather
Bendix RDR 160 - RDR Radar
Autopilot
Altimatic X - X Autopilot with Flight Director
Additional Equipment
Oxygen System
Air Conditioning
A/C
Engine Monitor
JPI Digital Engine Monitor
Visors
Rosen Visors
Electric Trim
Cargo Door
Intercoolers
Fuel Flow
Shadin Fuel Flow
Strobes
Landing Lights
Reco Lights
Position Lights
Beacon Light
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Light Gray Leather matching side panels, Off white headliner, Wood Trim and executive writing tables. Royal Blue Carpet Executive Club seating.
- Exterior Notes
- NEW Paint 2025 White Over Blue with Yellow and Teal Accents Super Custom Scheme.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 2
- Engine Model
- TIO 540 J2BD
Asking Price
$299,950
Aircraft Location
Stuart, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
May 13, 2025: $299,950 - controller
May 12, 2025: $299,950(-$45,050) - trade-a-plane
Apr 20, 2025: $345,000 - controller
+1 more price changes
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Asking Price
$299,950
Aircraft Location
Stuart, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
May 13, 2025: $299,950 - controller
May 12, 2025: $299,950(-$45,050) - trade-a-plane
Apr 20, 2025: $345,000 - controller
+1 more price changes
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$299,950