1978 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo - Coming Soon

Recent Propeller OH, Professionally Flown & Managed

Summary

This 1978 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo has been corporately owned and professionally managed and flown for the past 8 years. With average engine time since overhaul below mid-life and partially updated avionics, it is a reliable traveler as-is or a good platform for additional cosmetic and technology upgrades.

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Airframe

Serial Number 31-7812081
AFTT 9,503 at Hobbs 971.8
Based KASH
Seats Six (6), plus rear lavatory seat
Damage History No Accident History, Towing Incident 1993**
Hangared Yes
Complete Original Logs Yes
Annual Due 2/28/27
IFR Checks Due Due Now
ELT Battery Due 10/30/26
W&B MGTOW 6,500 lbs., BEW 4,462 lbs., Useful Load 2,038 lbs, CG 126.66

Avionics

ADS-B Garmin GTX 345 ADSB I/O Transponder
Audio Panel PS Engineering PMA8000BT
Autopilot King KFC200 A/P (Refreshed in 2021)
Engine Management Factory Gauges
PFD Aspen Evolution 1000 PFD
ELT Ameri-King AK-450
Fuel Flow Factory Gauge
GPS #1 Garmin GTN750 IFR WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm
GPS #2 Bendix King KLN89B IFR Approach GPS
Nav/Comm King KX 165 Nav/Comm

Transponder Garmin GTX 345 ADSB I/O Transponder
Accessories Avionics Master, 6 Place Intercom, Bendix RDR 160 Radar system w/ IN-152A Radar Indicator, RAM iPad Mount

Standard Model Data - PA-31-310

Dimensions Height: 13'0", Wing Span: 40'8", Length: 32'7.5", Cabin Height: 4'4", Cabin Width: 4'2", Cabin Length: 8'5", Cabin Door Width: 37", Cabin Door Height: 36", Forward Baggage Door Dimensions: 26.5" x 20". Forward Baggage Volume: 14 cu ft., Aft Baggage Door Dimensions: 27.5" (40" wide with cargo door) x 47"; Aft Baggage Volume: 22 cu ft
Operating Weights Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 6,500 lbs, Standard Empty Weight: 4,003 lbs, Max Useful Load: 2,533 lbs, Standard Useable Fuel Capacity: 187.3 Gals, Payload w/ Standard Full Fuel: 1,536 lbs, Total Baggage Capacity: 350 lbs, Forward Baggage Capacity: 150 lbs, Aft Baggage Capacity: 200 lbs
Speeds Max Speed Vne: 236 KIAS, Max Structural Cruise Vno: 188 KIAS, Maneuvering Speed Va: 159 KIAS, Flaps Approach / Max Extension Speeds Vfe: 174 KIAS, Landing Gear Extension Vle: 156 KIAS, Air Minimum Control Speed Vmca: 76 KIAS, Stall Speed (Dirty) Vso: 70 KIAS, Best Rate Of Climb Vy: 94 KIAS, Best Angle Of Climb Vx: 80 KIAS
Performance Max Operating Ceiling: 24,000 ft, Average 75% Cruise: 185 KTAS, Average 75% Fuel Flow: 40 GPH, Minimum Range: 861 nm
SpecificationsWing Area: 229 sq ft, Wing Loading: 28.4 lbs/sf, Power Loading: 10.5 lbs/hp, Standard Fuel (Total): 192 Gal, Standard Fuel (Useable): 187.3 Gal, Oil Capacity (Each Engine): 12 quarts.

Engine & Propeller

Engines
LH Engine, Lycoming TIO-540-A2C S/N L-6723-61A, 310 HP, 1,800 TBO, 379.8 SMOH (2020). Recent cylinder compressions: 1-74/80, 2-78/80, 3-75/80, 4-76/80, 5-76/80, 6-77/80.
RH Engine, Lycoming TIO-540-A2C S/N L-8972-61A, 310 HP, 1,800 TBO, 1268.1 SMOH (2003). Recent cylinder compressions: 1-78/80, 2-76/80, 3-74/80, 4-75/80, 5-78/80, 6-70/80. Turbo OH'd in 2023.
Serviced w/ AeroShell 15W-50 engine oil.

Propellers
LH Prop, Hartzell Model HC-E3YR-2AT, 3-Blade Propeller, Hub S/N DJ-9860A, 643 SPOH in 2018.
RH Prop, Hartzell Model HC-E3YR-2AT, 3-Blade Propeller, Hub S/N DJ-10389A, 1.4 SPOH in 2026.

Airframe Enhancements / Modifications

Exterior Paint Sherwin Williams JetGlo Matterhorn White w/AcryGlo Red and Grey Stripes. Rated 4 of 10.
Interior Red Textile Seats, White Side Panels and Red Nylon Carpet. Rated 6 of 10 (1996).

Other 6 Place Intercom, Cargo Door, Inner Gear Door STC (being installed), Deice Boots, Heated Windshield & Props, LED Taxi/Landing Lights, AeroSupport Nose Gear Link, Passenger USB charger