1977 PIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Description
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This impressive aircraft was formerly registered as VH-HVA and has been in Australia for approximately the last 40 years. She was exported to NZ around 2021 (ZK-DSY) and went through a thorough refit and maintenance period before crossing back into Australia in September 2024. She was registered in charter category and has been maintained to Part 135 standard throughout. She has had a CASA CofA process that equates her to PA-31 Chieftain status and has all ADs applied and up to date. Spar mod complete.
She was flying regularly in Bankstown and more recently over the Bass Strait and has been a lifeline to Tasmanian and island communities. See Flight Radar for how busy and reliable she has been.
The last 100 hourly saw her fitted with a new turbo and the engines all running well with good pressures.
YSL would suit someone looking to:
- build twin hours
- carry out airwork (survey, parachute jumping etc.) NB No survey window
- private operations needing to move a large family or other private payload.
Currently located in Moorabbin, she will be there for the next month before relocating to Archerfield or vicinity.
She's an excellent candidate for return to charter ops for someone with the experience and knowledge to operate an aircraft of this calibre. With new engines, she would be a reliable workhorse. As she is, she is a reliable and appealing twin.
She is also available for rental subject to experience: and $700+GST dry hourly rate paid in advance plus AirServices fees deposit.Specifications
Year1977
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelNAVAJO CHIEFTAIN
Serial Number820045
Registration #VH-YSL
ConditionUsed
Based atYBAF
Total Time16,850
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD
Engine 1 Time1,200 SOH
Engine 1 TBO2000
Engine 2 Make/ModelLYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD
Engine 2 Time1,200 SOH
Engine 2 TBO2000
Prop 1 ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop 1 ModelB3DF36C526-A
Prop 2 ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop 2 ModelB3DF36C526-A
Avionics/RadiosGNS 530 WAAS
GNS430 WAAS
Apollo SL-30 Nav Com
Bendix King ADF
Piper Altimatic III-C Autopilot
KT-74 Transponder
Additional EquipmentVortex Generators
Nacelle Locker Fuel
Headsets for all seats
Aerotrak records and logs available for inspection
4703lbs empty
7045lbs Max Ramp Weight (3202 kg)
Exterior NotesBright white. Fresh repaint approx 2024 by previous owner. She presents well and is a good looking aircraft.
No pilot door.
Rear door is a cargo hatch for access and large bags.
She is an appealing stylish and impressive aircraft.
Interior NotesGreat leather and recent upholstery.
Toilet seats removed.
Configured for pax with 9 seats plus pilot, 10 total.
Year1977|
ManufacturerPIPER|
ModelNAVAJO CHIEFTAIN|
Serial Number820045|
Registration #VH-YSL|
ConditionUsed|
Based atYBAF|
Total Time16,850|
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD |
Engine 1 Time1,200 SOH |
Engine 1 TBO2000|
Engine 2 Make/ModelLYCOMING TIO-540-J2BD |
Engine 2 Time1,200 SOH |
Engine 2 TBO2000|
Prop 1 ManufacturerMCCAULEY|
Prop 1 ModelB3DF36C526-A|
Prop 2 ManufacturerMCCAULEY|
Prop 2 ModelB3DF36C526-A|
Avionics/RadiosGNS 530 WAAS
GNS430 WAAS
Apollo SL-30 Nav Com
Bendix King ADF
Piper Altimatic III-C Autopilot
KT-74 Transponder|
Additional EquipmentVortex Generators
Nacelle Locker Fuel
Headsets for all seats
Aerotrak records and logs available for inspection
4703lbs empty
7045lbs Max Ramp Weight (3202 kg)|
Exterior NotesBright white. Fresh repaint approx 2024 by previous owner. She presents well and is a good looking aircraft.
No pilot door.
Rear door is a cargo hatch for access and large bags.
She is an appealing stylish and impressive aircraft.|
Interior NotesGreat leather and recent upholstery.
Toilet seats removed.
Configured for pax with 9 seats plus pilot, 10 total.|
