Piper Cheyenne Overview

Aircraft Class

Executive Turboprop

Price (Per Hour)

$800 - $1,200

Maker

Piper Aircraft

Year of Manufacture

1974 - 1993

The Piper Cheyenne is a turboprop corporate aircraft, based on the popular Navajo and Chieftain piston twins, with many variants throughout its history. The more recent versions of the aircraft hold six to eight passengers. Cabin seating is typically arranged in a four-seat club with three additional seats available.

Originally, the Piper Cheyenne was an upgraded version of the pressurized Navajo, equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-28 turboprop engines. Refinements were made to the Cheyenne I, including more power at altitude, redesigned cowlings, and updated interior, resulting in the Cheyenne IA.

Piper Cheyenne Interior

Seats

4-6

Cabin Volume

336 cu. ft.

Cabin Dimensions

17'7" x 4'2" x 4'7" ft.

Baggage Capacity

48 cu. ft.

The Piper Cheyenne line of aircraft offer some of the largest 4-6 person cabins in their class. For short missions and groups under 6 people, the Cheyenne’s offer fantastic value and a pleasant cabin experience.

Piper Cheyenne Performance

Aircraft Range

2,445 Nautical Miles

Cruise Speed

300 MPH

Originally, the Piper Cheyenne was an upgraded version of the pressurized Navajo, equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-28 turboprop engines. Refinements were made to the Cheyenne I, including more power at altitude, redesigned cowlings, and updated interior, resulting in the Cheyenne IA.

The PA-31T-1 or PT-31T Cheyenne II was powered by 500shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-II turboprop engines. This version was improved again with two 620shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-28 turboprop engines. The stretched PA-31T-2-620XL Cheyenne IIXL is two feet longer, with an extra cabin window on the left side, an increased max takeoff weight, and 750shp Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-135 engines.

The PA-42 Cheyennes are larger developments of the earlier PA-31T Cheyenne I and II. The PA-42-720 Cheyenne III was about 3 feet longer than the Cheyenne II, and was powered by 720shp PT6A-41 turboshaft engines, and introduced a T-tail, the most significant change to the series.

The IIIA replaced the Cheyenne III and is similar in appearance but has PT6A-61 engines with an additional axial compressor, which carries that same horsepower to a higher altitude. The IIIA also features an improved air conditioning system and increased passenger head-room for greater passenger comfort, as well as more reliable fuel control units.