1979 PIPER CHEYENNE II
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1979
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
CHEYENNE II
Condition
Used
Description
Arguably one of the nicest Piper Cheyenne II flying. Meticulously maintained. Always hangared. Completely restored and upgraded in 2020. Kept at a high level of mechanical fitness. Both engines on the MORE maintenance program STC. Full glass panel Garmin cockpit, S-Tec 3100 digital attitude-based autopilot w/ VNAV, exterior and interior completely stripped to bare metal and fully refurbished. Exterior free of corrosion, fresh repaint. New interior insulation and sound-dampening. Carbon fiber interior panels, custom leather upholstery, interior LED light, new 2020 cabinetry, and custom back bar. Many extras.
Airframe
Total Time
7391
Fuel Capacity Volume
382 gal
Complete Logs
Yes
Airframe Notes
Pressurizes to 5.0 PSI
Engine 1
Engine 1 Manufacturer
PRATT & WHITNEY
Engine 1 Model
PT6A-28
Engine 1 Time
4021
Engine 1 Time Since
SMOH
Engine 1 TBO
8000
Engine 1 Notes
Engine on the MORE maintenance STC, increasing TBO to 8000 hrs. Completed 4100 hour MORE instpection 1/22/2026
Engine 2
Engine 2 Manufacturer
PRATT & WHITNEY
Engine 2 Model
PT6A-28
Engine 2 Time
5033
Engine 2 Time Since
SMOH
Engine 2 TBO
8000
Engine 2 Notes
Engine on the MORE maintenance STC, increasing TBO to 8000 hrs. Completed 300 hour MORE instpection 1/22/2026
Props
Prop 1 Manufacturer
MT
Prop 1 Time
712
Prop 1 Time Since
SNEW
Prop 2 Manufacturer
MT
Prop 2 Time
712
Prop 2 Time Since
SNEW
Number of Blades
5
Prop Notes
Upgraded MT 5-blade composite props. Overhauled time since overhaul is less than 20 hours. Overhauled 1/22/2026.
Avionics
Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer
GARMIN
Primary Flight Display 1 Model
G600 TXI
Primary Flight Display 2 Manufacturer
GARMIN
Primary Flight Display 2 Model
G600 TXI
Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer
GARMIN
Multi-Function Display 1 Model
GTN 650
Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer
GARMIN
Multi-Function Display 2 Model
GTN 650
Transponder 1 Manufacturer
GARMIN
Transponder 1 Model
GTX345
Autopilot Manufacturer
S-TEC
Autopilot Model
3100
ADS-B Equipped
Yes
WAAS
Yes
LPV
Yes
Avionics/Radios
Complete full Garmin glass panel upgrade with many extras.
Dual Garmin G600Txi. Large 21" PFD pilot side. Smaller 7" PFD co-pilot side. Dual Garmin GTN750 NAV/COM/GPS multi-function display. Garmin Flightstream 510. Sync flight plan, ADB-S, AHRS, logs, and upload navigation and chart databases with Garmin Pilot or Foreflight via WiFI. Garmin GCU 485 dedicated PDF controller. Physical knobs and buttons to set heading/altitude, barometer, vertical speed/indicated airspeed, and CDI. Much nicer and safer than having to always use the softkeys in the PDF. A really convenient upgrade. S-Tec 3100 digital attitude-based autopilot with VNAV. A massive upgrade from the legacy analog autopilot. Garmin GWX70 10" weather radar Garmin 345R remote-mounted ADS-B transponder Garmin GMA 345 remote-mounted digital audio panel. Stereo split radios, pilot isolation, digital voice recorder, Bluetooth audio compatible. Garmin GLD 69A SiriusXM satellite weather and music BendixKing KRA-405 radar altimeter. Integrated with PDF through Garmin GAD43e. Accurate radar measurement above the surface. Set decision altitude / minimum altitude in PDF. Voice annunciator when the minimum altitude is reached. Electronics International digital engine instrumentation. Displays Torque, Interstage Turbine Temp, Propeller RPM, Gas Generator RPM, Oil Temp, and Pressure. Shadin Avionics dual-engine digital Fuel Management System. L3 Harris ESI-500 backup instrument. Backup attitude indicator, heading, airspeed, altitude, and HSI/CDI. Guardian Avionics. Multifunction CO detector. Carbon monoxide detector, flight timer, clock, stop watch, inside/outside temp, battery voltage, cabin altitude, density altitude. LED trim, autopilot, and avionics switches Angle of attack indicator and Stability Augmentation System
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment
Pilot, co-pilot, and passenger USB-A/USB-C power Rosen pilot and copilot multi-axis sun visor system Auxiliary heat Lemo 6-pin powered headset connectors at pilot, co-pilot and all passenger seats Six Bose A20 six-pin, noise-cancelling aviation headsets included Lead acid battery STC. Replaced expensive NiCad battery, Battery minder 28V trickle charger to keep the battery fully charged and prolong the useful life.
Exterior
Year Painted
2019
Exterior Notes
Complete exterior strip and repaint
Chrome fuel caps, tie downs, and exterior door handle
LED beacon, position, strobe, wing, taxi, and landing lights. Replaced all exterior lighting with high-lumen, low-power LED lighting.
Replaced fiberglass tip light covers with LED tip lights.
Interior
Year Interior
2019
Number of Seats
7
Interior Notes
Complete strip and refurbishment. Custom leather seating. Resurface cabinetry and tables with new walnut laminate. New carpets and custom floor mats. Installed lightweight insulation and sound-dampening. LED interior lighting. Runner and header interior lighting. Pilot and co-pilot white/blue/red LED interior spot lights. Tinted passenger window inserts. Custom carbon fiber, synthetic leather-wrapped interior panels. Backbar with an insulated aluminum cooler that perfectly fits twelve 7.5oz soda cans, three custom crystal carafes, and a glass holder for three tumblers.
Modifications/Conversions
Ram Air Recovery System
Yes
Modifications/Conversions
American Aviation Speed Stacks turbine exhaust.
American Aviation Pitot Cowling Ram Air Recovery System
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