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    1978 PIPER NAVAJO CR N-NUMBER VH-OBQ1978 PIPER NAVAJO CR N-NUMBER VH-OBQ
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    VH-OBQ - 1978 PIPER NAVAJO CR

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    Aircraft Summary

    General
    Year
    1978
    Manufacturer
    PIPER
    Model
    NAVAJO CR
    Serial Number
    31-7812002
    Registration #
    VH-OBQ
    Condition
    Used
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    YPJT
    Description
    LAST CHANCE on listed price – Price will increase in 4 months after LH engine O/H.

Aircraft in use all the time.  TTIS will change, check TTIS when you enquire.

 


New installations in Dec 2025:

New JPI 760

New LH Turbocharger

New LH Wastegate

 

To add in relevant sections:

LH 360 hours remain

LH SMOH 1440

 

RH 812 hours remain

RH SMOH 1187

 

Props 11875 SMOH


Suitable for USA market (No modifications outside of USA) 
Arrived from in Australia 2021 from the USA - Full logbooks USA and AUS. 

Part 135 maintenance to the highest standards. Engines in Calendar time and plenty remaining hours

JPI engine monitor can run LOP and ROP with excellent performance depending on your mission. 

Amazing pedigree and apron presence. 
Ready to fly as part 135 or private.
    Airframe
    Total Time
    7760
    Max Takeoff Weight
    6,699.85 lb
    Basic Empty Weight
    4,925.13 lb
    Useful Load
    1,774.72 lb
    STOL
    Yes
    Fuel Capacity Volume
    182.28 gal
    Complete Logs
    Yes
    Winglets
    Yes
    Engine 1
    Engine 1 Manufacturer
    LYCOMING
    Engine 1 Model
    TIO-540-J2B
    Engine 1 Serial Number
    L-6743-61A
    Engine 1 Horsepower
    350 HP
    Engine 1 Time
    1300
    Engine 1 Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine 1 TBO
    1800
    Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New
    2017
    Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul
    500
    Engine 1 Turbocharged
    Yes
    Engine 2
    Engine 2 Manufacturer
    LYCOMING
    Engine 2 Model
    TIO-540-J2B
    Engine 2 Serial Number
    L-7252-61A
    Engine 2 Horsepower
    350 HP
    Engine 2 Time
    1048
    Engine 2 Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine 2 TBO
    1800
    Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New
    2021
    Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul
    952
    Engine 2 Turbocharged
    Yes
    Props
    Prop 1 Manufacturer
    HARTZELL
    Prop 1 Time
    1048
    Prop 1 Time Since
    SMOH
    Prop 2 Manufacturer
    HARTZELL
    Prop 2 Time
    1048
    Prop 2 Time Since
    SMOH
    Number of Blades
    4
    Props Sync
    Yes
    Prop Notes
    Q-tip 4 blades with prop de ice.
    Modifications/Conversions
    Vortex Generators
    Yes
    Modifications/Conversions
    Panther conversion 
About the Conversion: The Colemill Panther conversion improves the performance and safety significantly. Installation of 350 horsepower turbo-charged engines and 4-blade "Q-Tip" propellers optimize the power/weight ratio of the small-body Navajo. The result is superior performance. Climb 2000 fpm (gross) at sea level and Single-engine climb 400 fpm (gross) at sea level. Max speed increased to 275 mph at 15,000 ft. Colemill Panther conversion includes: Lycoming TI0540J2B, 350 horsepower, turbo-charged engines, Dual drive magnetos, New Hartzell 4-blade "Q-Tip" propellers with governors and synchrophaser, Propeller spinners, Shadin digital fuel management computer, New vacuum pumps, lord mounts, fuel and oil hoses, Unfeathering Accumulators and Winglets.
    Avionics
    Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer
    AVIDYNE
    GPS 1 Manufacturer
    GARMIN
    GPS 1 Model
    GTN 650
    Transponder 1 Manufacturer
    GARMIN
    Autopilot Manufacturer
    S-TEC
    ADS-B Equipped
    Yes
    WAAS
    Yes
    Yaw Damper
    Yes
    Engine Monitor
    Yes
    Avionics/Radios
    ADS-B Equipped
WAAS
LPV
Gamin GMA-340 Audio Panel
Garmin GTN-650 WAAS
Garmin GTX-345 Transponder with ADSB in and Out
Garmin GTX-327 Transponder #2
King KX-155A Nav/Com
Avidyene Flight Max 750 MFD
STEC 55X Autopilot with Flight Director System
STEC Alt Preselect
King HSI
Co Pilot instruments

Oxygen System (2025 new oxygen bottle)
Full Piper De Ice Kit, Hot Props, Hot WS, Boots
Piper Factory AC System
Heater
Landing Light
Taxi Light
Strobe Lights
Position Lights
    Additional Equipment
    Oxygen System
    Yes
    Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)
    Yes
    A/C
    Yes
    Additional Equipment
    New engine mounts LH and RH
New LH Spinner 
Slaved HSI 
Oxygen for all seats. 7 masks and 2 canola included
USB charging for pax and cockpit
Aft Vanity with mirror for glasses and bottle storage
6-Place Intercom
BL Vortex Generator Kit

Hot Windshield/Hot Props/De-Ice Boots
 Sheepskin Pilot/Copilot Seats 
Leather Passenger Seats 7th Seat and Belted Potty Dual 
Leather Rams Horn Controls 
Tinted Windows
Cargo Door
    Exterior
    Year Painted
    2021
    Exterior Notes
    White on top repainted in 2021
    Interior
    Number of Seats
    8
    Configuration
    Passenger
    Interior Notes
    Beautiful Light Tan & Tan Leather 4 Individual Chairs in Club Configuration, 7th Seat and Belted Potty Belted Lav
Leather carpet protector.


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