PIPER Navajo Chieftain Price and Operating Costs
Specifications
The PIPER Navajo Chieftain, production in 1973 – 1984, requires a one man crew and can be configured in 9 seats. Maximum operating altitude of 24,000′, a optimal cruise speed of 175 knots/201 MPH, and a 380 NM/438 SM seats-full range. The PIPER Navajo Chieftain has a 2,633′ runway length (or runway plus clearway and/or stopway) and 2,291′ actual landing distance required. Cabin specifications: 04’03” cabin high, 04’02” cabin wide, and 10’10” cabin long. Maximum luggage capacity of 78.00 ft^3; 15.00 ft^3 being internal and 63.00 ft^3 being external.
Pricing
Average price for used aircraft PIPER Navajo Chieftain is $281,615.46. A $95,750.00 loan over 10 years including $398.96 per month in interest equates to a $4,801.26 per-month payment. Based on 450 hours a year and fuel cost at $5.00 per-gallon, the PIPER Navajo Chieftain has total variable costs of $223,650.00, total fixed costs of $70,780.00, and hypothetical summary cost of $294,430.00. How much does it cost to fly: $654.29 per hour.
Maximal total range:
380 NM / 438 SM
Cruise speed:
175 knots / 201 MPH
Average price:
$281,615.46
Number of passengers:
9 people
PIPER Navajo Chieftain |
Flying 450 Hours per Year |
| Owner-operated hours | 450 |
| Charter-operated hours | – |
| Fuel Cost per-gallon | $5.00 |
| Fixed operation and maintenance cost | $70,780.00 |
| Variable operation and maintenance cost | $223,650.00 |
| How much does a helicopter cost per year | $294,430.00 |
| Cost per hour | $654.29 |
PIPER Navajo Chieftain |
High–low pricing |
| Highest Price | $525,000.00 |
| Lowest Price | $99,750.00 |
| Average Price | $281,615.46 |
| Avg. w/o High & Low | $278,819.14 |