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1981 Piper Navajo ChieftainMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This 1981 Piper Navajo Chieftain, registration VH-ODJ, presents as a well-equipped piston twin with a total time on the airframe of 9,538 hours. The panel is fitted for serious IFR operation, featuring dual Bendix King COM/NAV, a King DME, Bendix King transponder, Garmin 340 audio panel, and a Garmin GPS155 TSO. For long-range communication and situational awareness, the aircraft is equipped with a Codan HF2000 and an Aviyne MFD with weather radar. An Artex ELT, Sadin AMS2000 altitude management system, and a propeller syncrophaser are also included, along with dual Bendix King indicators for navigation and flight instruments. An Astrotech...

Year
1981
Make
Piper
Series
Navajo
Model
Navajo Chieftain
Tail #
VH-ODJ
Serial #
31-8152041

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Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Passenger, Utility
Useful Load
2,544.13 lbs
Seats (Stock)
8

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
9,538 hrs
Engine 1 Time
945 hrs (SOH)
Engine 2 Time
870 hrs (SOH)
Prop 1 Time
60 hrs (SOH)
Prop 2 Time
20 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPS 155 - TSO

Comms

Bendix King COM/NAV - COM/NAV DME,

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel

Weather

Aviyne MFD/WX Radar

AP

Sadin AMS2000 - Altitude Management System, Propeller Syncrophaser

PFD

Aviyne MFD/WX Radar - MFD/WX (display)

MFD

Aviyne MFD/WX Radar

Additional Equipment

Auxiliary Fuel Tank

Yes

Vortex Generators

Yes

Dual Aft Body Strakes

Yes

Clock

Astrotech Quartz Chronometer

Emergency Locator Transmitter

Artex ELT

ADF

King NDB & ADF - NDB ADF x 2

Turn and Bank Indicator

Bendix King Turn & Bank - Indicator 2

Gyro Instruments

Bendix King DG - DG,

Altimeter

Bendix King Altimeter - 2

Vertical Speed Indicator

Bendix King ROC/ROD - ROC/ROD Indicator 2

Marker Beacon

Bendix King Markers

VOR Indicator

Bendix King VOR CDI/OBS

OAT

Voltmeter

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes
White, Blue fuselage & wing lockers with Gold & Ochre stripes

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
2
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
TIO-540-J2BD
Engine Power
350 HP

Asking Price

$139,701

Aircraft Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 31, 2026: $139,701 - controller

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Asking Price

$139,701