1978 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN

$129,900

Aircraft Location:Phoenix, Arizona

AirplanesUSA

Contact:Steve Feldman

Phone:(800) 790-9429

Schaumburg, Illinois

(800) 790-9429

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AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales presents this dry-country Piper Navajo Chieftain to market. Capable of hauling nearly 2,700 LBS and configured with a 10 seat interior. Both engines are running strong with recent compressions in the 70’s. April 2026 annual inspection and IFR certification. Recently upgraded with ADS-B and a Garmin digital transponder. Based in Casa Grande, Arizona. N78GH is offered at $129,900. Dual Instruction, Export, and Worldwide Delivery are Available. All Trades Considered Call Steve Feldman at AirplanesUSA!

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Year1978

ManufacturerPIPER

ModelNAVAJO CHIEFTAIN

Serial Number31-7852121

Registration #N78GH

ConditionUsed

FlightRulesIFR

Based atKCGZ

Total Time14,541

Airframe Notes1978 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain Total Time: 14,541 Hours Serial Number: 31-7852121 No Known Damage History Gross Weight: 7368 LBS Useful Load: 2,695 LBS Parked out of annual in Page, Arizona from 2013-2026 Annual Inspection Completed April 21, 2026 Flew from Page, Arizona to Casa Grande, Arizona on May 11, 2026

Engine 1 Time2,018 SFRM

Engine 1 TBO2000

Engine 1 TurbochargedYes

Engine 1 Notes2018 Hours SFRM by Lycoming in 2002 Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD Serial Number: RL-3259-61A Compressions: #1-74, #2-76, #3-76, #4-72, #5-72, #6-72 350 Horsepower

Engine 2 Time2,018

Engine 2 Notes2018 Hours SMOH by Leavens Aviation in 2002 Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD Serial Number: L1794-68A Compressions: #1-76, #2-72, #3-74, #4-70, #5-72, #6-70 350 Horsepower

Prop NotesPropeller #1: 3-Blade Hartzell Constant Speed Propeller 2414 SPOH by Precision Propeller in 2001 Serial Number: DJ9453A Model: HC-E3YR-2ATF Removed from other Navajo and installed on N78GH in 2006 Prop De-Ice Propeller #2: 3-Blade Hartzell Constant Speed Propeller 2414 SPOH by American Propeller in 2001 Serial Number: DJ12017A Model: HC-E3YR-2ALTF Removed from other Navajo and installed on N78GH in 2006 Prop De-Ice

Avionics/RadiosStandard 6-Pack Configuration Full Co-Pilot Side Instrumentation Garmin GTX-330 Mode S Transponder uAvionix Tail Beacon ADS-B Out Bendix/King KX-170B NAV/COMM #1 Bendix/King KX-170B NAV/COMM #2 Bendix/King KMA 20 TSO Audio Pannel Bendix/King KR 85 TSO ADF Bendix/King KLN 90 GPS DME Indicator IFR Certification on May 1st, 2026

Additional EquipmentWIng Lockers Nose Baggage Copartment De-Ice Boots Vortex Generators Air Conditioning System Oxygen System PA System Windshield Wiper Windshield Heat Hobbs Meter New Gill Battery in 2026 New Tires in 2026 New Landing Gear Hydraulic Hoses in 2026 New Firewall Forward Hoses in 2026

Exterior NotesPaint in Poor Condition

Interior Notes10 Seat Configuration Poor Condition

Year1978|

ManufacturerPIPER|

ModelNAVAJO CHIEFTAIN|

Serial Number31-7852121|

Registration #N78GH|

ConditionUsed|

FlightRulesIFR|

Based atKCGZ|

Total Time14,541|

Engine 1 Time2,018 SFRM |

Engine 1 TBO2000|

Engine 1 TurbochargedYes|

Engine 1 Notes2018 Hours SFRM by Lycoming in 2002 Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD Serial Number: RL-3259-61A Compressions: #1-74, #2-76, #3-76, #4-72, #5-72, #6-72 350 Horsepower|

Engine 2 Time2,018|

Engine 2 Notes2018 Hours SMOH by Leavens Aviation in 2002 Lycoming TIO-540-J2BD Serial Number: L1794-68A Compressions: #1-76, #2-72, #3-74, #4-70, #5-72, #6-70 350 Horsepower|

Exterior NotesPaint in Poor Condition|

Interior Notes10 Seat Configuration Poor Condition|

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1978 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN

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