1980 PIPER CHEYENNE I

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:7909

Engine 1 Time:4389 SMOH

Engine 2 Time:4389 SMOH

Condition:Used

# of Seats:8

Additional Classifications

Detailed Description

Currently on the MORE Engine Program that extends TBO to 8000 Hours with current engine time(s) of just 4390, for more than 4500 hours left to that Major Maintenance event, and only 7609 Total Time, makes this the clear choice for an under $500,000 cabin class twin, pressurized airplane.  

A tremendous opportunity to step into proven twin-engine turboprop performance, pressurized cabin comfort and legendary Pratt & Whitney reliability at a fraction of the acquisition cost of many comparable turbine aircraft.

This 1980 Piper PA-31T1 Cheyenne I combines the rugged, well-proven PA-31 airframe with a pair of Pratt & Whitney PT6A-11 turbine engines. With 7,909 hours total time since new, This turbo-prop  offers an attractive combination of capability, useful avionics and passenger comfort for the owner looking to move up from a high-performance piston twin-or acquire a highly capable personal or business turboprop without stepping into substantially more expensive equipment.

The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-11 engines, with both engines enrolled on the MORE program providing an 8,000-hour TBO. Both engines show 7,909 hours total time and 4,389.9 hours since major overhaul. The left engine has 819 hours since HSI and the right has 1,518.8 hours since HSI.

Both three-blade Hartzell HC-B3TN-3B propellers have just 349.8 hours since overhaul.

The panel has been substantially modernized and is centered around a Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display with Synthetic Vision, complemented by an Avidyne FlightMax EX500 multifunction display. Navigation and communications are handled through dual Garmin GNS 430W WAAS units, while a King KFC 250 autopilot with KAS-297 altitude preselect provides coupled flight-control capability.

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Additional avionics include a Garmin GMA 350c audio panel, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B transponder, GTX 330S backup transponder, King KR-87 ADF and GDL 69 XM Weather. Full copilot backup instrumentation provides additional redundancy.

For real-world traveling, the Cheyenne is equipped with a de-ice system, air conditioning, full exterior lighting and a belted potty.

The cabin presents in an attractive overall gray interior with leather seating, coordinating dark carpeting, folding passenger tables, light ivory headliner and window shades. The exterior is finished in upper white over a blue lower fuselage accented by red striping, giving the aircraft a traditional and professional Cheyenne appearance.

Maintenance Events 1 & 2 were most recently performed by Red Man Aviation in Tulsa, Oklahoma in October 2025.

The Cheyenne I has long occupied a particularly attractive position in the owner-flown and professionally flown turbine market: pressurization, twin-engine redundancy, PT6 power and genuine cross-country capability without the acquisition cost associated with many later-model turboprops.

For a buyer considering a move from a Baron, 414/421, Aerostar or other high-performance piston twin into turbine equipment, tT this airplane deserves serious consideration.

Financing is available to qualified buyers, and trade-ins of most aircraft types are welcomed.

Contact Jets West for complete specifications, additional photographs, logbook information, financing options and purchase details.

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Avionics / Equipment

The panel has been substantially modernized and is centered around a Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display with Synthetic Vision, complemented by an Avidyne FlightMax EX500 multifunction display. Navigation and communications are handled through dual Garmin GNS 430W WAAS units, while a King KFC 250 autopilot with KAS-297 altitude preselect provides coupled flight-control capability.
Additional avionics include a Garmin GMA 350c audio panel, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B transponder, GTX 330S backup transponder, King KR-87 ADF and GDL 69 XM Weather. Full copilot backup instrumentation provides additional redundancy.

Airframe

This 1980 Piper PA-31T1 Cheyenne I combines the rugged, well-proven PA-31 airframe with a pair of Pratt & Whitney PT6A-11 turbine engines. With 7,909 hours total time since new, This turbo-prop  offers an attractive combination of capability, useful avionics and passenger comfort for the owner looking to move up from a high-performance piston twin-or acquire a highly capable personal or business turboprop without stepping into substantially more expensive   
equipment.

For real-world traveling, the Cheyenne is equipped with a de-ice system, air conditioning, full exterior lighting and a belted potty.

The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-11 engines, with both engines enrolled on the MORE program providing an 8,000-hour TBO. Both engines show 7,909 hours total time and 4,389.9 hours since major overhaul. The left engine has 819 hours since HSI and the right has 1,518.8 hours since HSI.

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Engines / Mods / Prop

The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-11 engines, with both engines enrolled on the MORE program providing an 8,000-hour TBO. Both engines show 7,909 hours total time and 4,389.9 hours since major overhaul. The left engine has 819 hours since HSI and the right has 1,518.8 hours since HSI.  Maintenance Events 1 & 2 were most recently performed by Red Man Aviation in Tulsa, Oklahoma in October 2025

Interior / Exterior

The cabin presents in an attractive overall gray interior with leather seating, coordinating dark carpeting, folding passenger tables, light ivory headliner and window shades. The exterior is finished in upper white over a blue lower fuselage accented by red striping, giving the aircraft a traditional and professional Cheyenne appearance.

Remarks

Aircraft specifications and times are believed accurate but are subject to verification by the purchaser. Aircraft is subject to prior sale, withdrawal from the market or change in price without notice. Finance terms are on approved credit (oac). Aircraft remains subject to prior sale and may be  withdrawn from the market at  any time without notice.  Call for more information: Stan 702-801-0966 cell / text

General Cheyenne 1 specs  and not nesessarily applicable to this particular airplane:

# of Engines:2
Engine Make: PRATT & WHITNEY
Engine Model: PT6A-II
Engine Power: 500 hp ' 372 kW
Recorded TBO: 3,500
Standard Fuel: 300.00 gal ' 1,135.62 L
Max Fuel: 300.00 gal ' 1,135.62 L
75% Cruise:285 mph ' 247 kts ' 458 km/h ' 0 Mach
Stall:82 mph ' 71 kts ' 131 km/h
Range:1,016 mi ' 882 nmi ' 1,635 km
Service Ceiling:28,200 ft ' 8,595 m
Rate of Climb:1,750.00 ft/min ' 8.89 m/s
Wingspan:42.68 ft ' 13.01 m
Length:34.68 ft ' 10.57 m
Height:12.76 ft ' 3.89 m
Empty Weight:4,907 lbs ' 2,225 kg
Gross Weight:8,700 lbs ' 3,946 kg
Normal	Over 50 Foot Obstacle
Takeoff	1,429 ft ' 435 m	2,444 ft ' 744 m
Landing	1,589 ft ' 484 m	2,263 ft ' 689 m