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    1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale
    1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale
    1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale
    1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale
    1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale
    1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale
    1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale
    1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale
    1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale
    1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN Used Piston Twin Aircraft for sale
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    1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN

    £324,579 
    Price entered as: USD $435,000
    Aircraft Location:Antananarivo, Madagascar

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    TED

    Contact:Nissat Haiderali

    Antananarivo, Madagascar

    General

    Year
    1981
    Manufacturer
    Model
    Condition
    Used
    Registration #
    5R-MVY
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    FMMI
    Description
    FOR SALE — 1981 PIPER PA-31-350 NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN. Based FMMI  Low-Time Airframe • Factory-Rebuilt Engines • New Hartzell Propellers • VIP Configuration • Extensive Spare Parts Package A beautifully presented 1981 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, serial number 31-8152124, maintained in private operation and configured for comfortable executive and long-range travel. The aircraft has had only two owners since new, has always been hangared and has been meticulously maintained. It features a low-time airframe, a spacious eight-seat VIP cabin, factory air conditioning, known-ice certification, long-range fuel tanks, low-time Lycoming factory-rebuilt engines and new Hartzell three-blade propellers.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    6,008
    Max Takeoff Weight
    3,342.07 kg
    STOL
    Yes
    Fuel Capacity Volume
    893.36 L
    Auxiliary Fuel Tank
    Yes
    Complete Logs
    Yes
    Airframe
    Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft Model: PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain Year: 1981 Serial number: 31-8152124 Registration: 5R-MVY Total time: Approximately 6,008 hours Total cycles: Approximately 6,980 cycles Ownership: Two owners since new Operation: Private aircraft Storage: Always hangared Paint: High-gloss finish, rated approximately 8/10 Interior: VIP club configuration with eight leather seats

    Engine 1

    Engine 1 Make/Model
    LYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD
    Engine 1 Serial Number
    RL-7123-61A
    Engine 1 Horsepower
    260.99 kW
    Engine 1 Time
    378 SFRM
    Engine 1 TBO
    1800
    Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New
    2020
    Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul
    1422
    Engine 1 Turbocharged
    Yes
    Engine Specs
    Left engine Manufacturer: Lycoming Model: TIO-540-J2BD Serial number: RL-7123-61A Status: Lycoming factory rebuilt November 2019 Time since factory rebuild: Approximately 378 hours TBO: 1,800 hours FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate available

    Engine 2

    Engine 2 Make/Model
    LYCOMING LTIO-540-J2BD
    Engine 2 Serial Number
    RL-1589-68A
    Engine 2 Horsepower
    260.99 kW
    Engine 2 Time
    378 SFRM
    Engine 2 TBO
    1800
    Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New
    2020
    Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul
    1422
    Engine 2 Turbocharged
    Yes
    Engine 2 Notes
    Right engine Manufacturer: Lycoming Model: LTIO-540-J2BD Serial number: RL-1589-68A Status: Lycoming factory rebuilt november 2019 Time since factory rebuild: Approximately 378 hours TBO: 1,800 hours FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate available FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate availabl Lycoming Engines, Williamsport, Pennsylvanie, USA.

    Props

    Prop 1 Manufacturer
    HARTZELL
    Prop 1 Model
    HC-E3YR-2ATF
    Prop 1 Time
    125 SNEW
    Prop 2 Manufacturer
    HARTZELL
    Prop 2 Model
    HC-E3YR-2ALTF
    Prop 2 Time
    125 SNEW
    Number of Blades
    3
    Blade Composition
    Aluminum
    Prop Specs
    Left propeller Manufacturer: Hartzell Type: Three-blade Serial number: DJ12617B Status: New july 2023 Time since new : Approximately 125 hours Right propeller Manufacturer: Hartzell Type: Three-blade Serial number: DJ12619B Status: New July 2023 Time since new : Approximately 125 hours Both propellers were manufactured in 2023 and are supplied with FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificates confirming new status

    Modifications/Conversions

    Modifications/Conversions
    NYAC long-range fuel tanks Total fuel capacity approximately 893 litres Full de-ice system Known-ice certified De-ice system renewed in 2016 Piper factory air conditioning Pilot entry door Cargo door High-capacity oxygen system BLR vortex generators Increased maximum take-off weight to 7,368 lb Pilot and co-pilot airspeed indicators approved for increased MTOW Colour weather radar Radar altimeter HF long-range aviation radio Fuel-flow and engine monitoring systems Long-range IFR capability

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    The aircraft is equipped with a comprehensive Honeywell Bendix/King Silver Crown integrated avionics suite, including: Honeywell Bendix/King KFC 200 autopilot Integrated flight director Autopilot coupled to IFR-certified GPS Honeywell Bendix/King altitude select and altitude alert system Dual slaving compass system Honeywell Bendix/King KCS 55A pilot HSI Dual Honeywell Bendix/King KY 196 VHF COM radios Dual Honeywell Bendix/King KN 53 NAV receivers Dual ILS system Dual Honeywell Bendix/King KN 63 DME Honeywell Bendix/King KMA 24 audio panel Three communications inputs Passenger address system Marker beacon Honeywell Bendix/King KR 87 ADF Honeywell Bendix/King KT 76A Mode C transponder Honeywell Bendix/King RDR-150 colour weather radar Terrain mode Honeywell Bendix/King KLN-90A IFR GPS/FMS GPS coupled to the KFC 200 autopilot and flight director Honeywell Bendix/King KRA 10A radar altimeter Radar-altimeter alert mode Honeywell Bendix/King KHF-950 HF aviation radio 150-watt HF transmission capability Honeywell Bendix/King KEA 346 encoding altimeter Altitude select and alert Shadin fuel computer Fuel computer coupled to the KLN-90A GPS JPI EDM-700 engine data monitor

    Additional Equipment

    Oxygen System
    Yes
    Inadvertent Ice Protection
    Yes
    Air Conditioning
    Yes
    Additional Equipment
    Cabin and executive interior The aircraft offers a comfortable private and executive cabin configuration, including: Eight leather passenger seats VIP club seating layout Cabin divider Private executive cabin arrangement Refreshment cabinet Built-in refrigerator WC/potty provision High-capacity oxygen system Passenger address system Factory air conditioning Pilot cabin door Large cargo door Spacious baggage capacity

    Exterior

    Year Painted
    2017
    Exterior Notes
    8/10

    Interior

    Year Interior
    2017
    Number of Seats
    8
    Lavatory
    Yes
    Configuration
    Passenger
    Interior Notes
    Cabin and executive interior The aircraft offers a comfortable private and executive cabin configuration, including: Eight leather passenger seats VIP club seating layout Cabin divider Private executive cabin arrangement Refreshment cabinet Built-in refrigerator WC/potty provision High-capacity oxygen system Passenger address system Factory air conditioning Pilot cabin door Large cargo door Spacious baggage capacity

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    The aircraft has recently completed a major scheduled maintenance programme. Fresh 1,000-hour inspection Fresh 400-hour inspection items Fresh 100-hour inspection Certificate of Release to Service issued on 3 April 2026 Aircraft time at release: approximately 6,010 hours Current Airworthiness Directive compliance records Current applicable Service Bulletins Detailed component status and time-limit schedule available Maintenance tracking documentation available Certificate of Airworthiness dated 23 December 2025 The maintenance release includes inspections and work on the airframe, engines, propellers, landing gear, control systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, cabin equipment and structural items.
    Airworthy
    Yes
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