1981 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
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.Specifications
Year1981
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelNAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
ConditionUsed
Registration #5R-MVY
FlightRulesIFR
Based atFMMI
Total Time6,008
Max Takeoff Weight7,368 lb
STOLYes
Fuel Capacity Volume236 gal
Auxiliary Fuel TankYes
Complete LogsYes
Airframe NotesManufacturer: 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 Make/ModelLYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD
Engine 1 Serial NumberRL-7123-61A
Engine 1 Horsepower350 HP
Engine 1 Time378 SFRM
Engine 1 TBO1800
Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New2020
Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul1422
Engine 1 TurbochargedYes
Engine 1 NotesLeft 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 Make/ModelLYCOMING LTIO-540-J2BD
Engine 2 Serial NumberRL-1589-68A
Engine 2 Horsepower350 HP
Engine 2 Time378 SFRM
Engine 2 TBO1800
Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New2020
Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul1422
Engine 2 TurbochargedYes
Engine 2 NotesRight 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.
Prop 1 ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop 1 ModelHC-E3YR-2ATF
Prop 1 Time125 SNEW
Prop 2 ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop 2 ModelHC-E3YR-2ALTF
Prop 2 Time125 SNEW
Number of Blades3
Blade CompositionAluminum
Prop NotesLeft 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/ConversionsNYAC 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/RadiosThe 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
Oxygen SystemYes
Inadvertent Ice ProtectionYes
A/CYes
Additional EquipmentCabin 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
Year Painted2017
Exterior Notes8/10
Year Interior2017
Number of Seats8
LavatoryYes
ConfigurationPassenger
Interior NotesCabin 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 StatusThe 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.
AirworthyYes
Year1981|
ManufacturerPIPER|
ModelNAVAJO CHIEFTAIN|
ConditionUsed|
Registration #5R-MVY|
FlightRulesIFR|
Based atFMMI|
Total Time6,008|
Max Takeoff Weight7,368 lb|
STOLYes|
Fuel Capacity Volume236 gal|
Auxiliary Fuel TankYes|
Complete LogsYes|
Airframe NotesManufacturer: 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 Make/ModelLYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD |
Engine 1 Serial NumberRL-7123-61A|
Engine 1 Horsepower350 HP|
Engine 1 Time378 SFRM |
Engine 1 TBO1800|
Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New2020|
Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul1422|
Engine 1 TurbochargedYes|
Engine 1 NotesLeft 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 Make/ModelLYCOMING LTIO-540-J2BD |
Engine 2 Serial NumberRL-1589-68A|
Engine 2 Horsepower350 HP|
Engine 2 Time378 SFRM |
Engine 2 TBO1800|
Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New2020|
Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul1422|
Engine 2 TurbochargedYes|
Engine 2 NotesRight 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.|
Prop 1 ManufacturerHARTZELL|
Prop 1 ModelHC-E3YR-2ATF|
Prop 1 Time125 SNEW |
Prop 2 ManufacturerHARTZELL|
Prop 2 ModelHC-E3YR-2ALTF|
Prop 2 Time125 SNEW |
Number of Blades3|
Blade CompositionAluminum|
Prop NotesLeft 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/ConversionsNYAC 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/RadiosThe 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|
Oxygen SystemYes|
Inadvertent Ice ProtectionYes|
A/CYes|
Additional EquipmentCabin 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|
Year Painted2017|
Exterior Notes8/10|
Year Interior2017|
Number of Seats8|
LavatoryYes|
ConfigurationPassenger|
Interior NotesCabin 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 StatusThe 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.|
AirworthyYes|