1986 Piper Cheyenne 400LSTurboprop Aircraft

This 1986 Piper Cheyenne 400LS (N448CA) is a high-performance turboprop positioned as a competitive alternative to light business jets, offering cruise speeds of 330 knots and a 1,400 NM range. With 5,076.6 total airframe hours, its twin Garrett TPE331-14A engines show 984.1 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) and 984.1 hours since new (SNEW) respectively, both with a 3,600-hour TBO. The aircraft features MT five-blade propellers, with Prop 1 at 705.1 SMOH and Prop 2 freshly overhauled in January 2024.

The airframe received a complete exterior repaint in 2023, while the interior was cosmetically refreshed the same year, accommodating up to eight passengers in a pressurized cabin. Avionics include Collins flight deck with ADS-B and WAAS capability, ensuring IFR readiness. Notably, the aircraft boasts a useful load of 4,570 lbs and a maximum takeoff weight of 12,050 lbs. Based at KFXE in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this Cheyenne 400LS presents a turnkey solution for operators seeking turboprop efficiency with near-jet performance.