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Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400 for charter

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Charter Price per Hour$1 500 – $2 200
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Aircraft Info

Model:
Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400
Family:
Piper PA-42
Manufacturer:
Piper Aircraft
Aircraft Class:
Piston
ICAO/IATA Codes:
PAY4
Number Built:
43
Single Pilot Operations:
Yes
  • Popularity30
  • Reliability60
  • Comfort40

Performance

Service Ceiling:
41 001 ft 12 497 m
Max Takeoff Weight:
12 050 lbs 5 466 kg
Engine Type:
2 x Piston
Typical Engine:
2 x Garrett TPE331-14A or -14B
Typical Avionics:
Conventional flight instruments with Garmin GNS/GTN navigation retrofit
Long Range Cruise Speed:
278 kts 515 km/h
Max Cruise Speed:
351 kts 650 km/h

Payload–Range Chart

Estimated Max Flight Time:
8.5 h
Max Range:
2 240 nmi 4 148 km
Fuel Burn Rate:
882 lb/h 400 kg/h
Max Payload:
3 307 lbs 1 500 kg

Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400 Cabin Plan

Max passengers:
8
Sleeping Places:
0
  • 2 Divan seats
  • Lavatory

Airframe

Aircraft Height:
14.76 ft 4.5 m
Aircraft Length:
43.41 ft 13.23 m
Wingspan:
47.74 ft 14.55 m
Cabin Zones:
1 pressurized cabin aft of cockpit; passenger seating commonly in club or forward-facing layout, with baggage stowage; no dedicated bedroom
Doors:
1 main passenger door; separate baggage hatch and emergency exit; no dedicated service door
Baggage Compartment:
Nose and/or aft baggage compartment; reference volume 1,4 m3
Airstairs:
Yes

Charter Costs for the Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400

Price per Hour

Charter Price per Hour
$1 500 – $2 200

Owning Price

Buying Price (new)
—
Pre-owned Price Range
$700 000 – $1.8M

Charter Costs

Cost per NM
$5.71
Direct Operating Cost (DOC)/h
$740 – $1 160
Annual Cost of Ownership
$413 000 – $636 000
Cost per Seat-Mile
$0.5 – $0.74

Total Annual Variable Costs

At 200 hours
$190 000
At 350 hours
$332 500

Total Fixed Cost

At 200 hours
$192 000
At 350 hours
$192 000

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Passengers

Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400 Description

Forget everything you have assumed about flying propeller-driven aircraft. The Piper Cheyenne 400 presents a whole new experience, offering the performance of a business jet together with exceptional economy in a package that is attractive to exclusive owners. This is not just an additional utility aircraft but rather a complex machine that is showing it is absolutely possible for propellers to provide such extraordinary levels of speed, comfort, and range at an affordable price. With its twin Garrett TPE331-14 engines, the Cheyenne 400 stands tall in the sky, and so gets to cruise above the clouds at impressive speeds that are just a hair away from light jets. Instead of buying a little jet, you can save money and become a proud owner of the Cheyenne which is the perfect example of the profitable business aircraft that connects the cities of New York and Miami or Chicago and Denver nonstop on its maximum 4,148 km (2,240 nm) legs. This means you will have a plane that can fly the two cities across the continent in which one will not only spend less time planning fuel stops but also be on board the right leg. Pilots usually commend its agile handling and the great climbing ability that this aircraft also has, thus, it cuts the weather and takes to a higher altitude faster, so the passengers can cruise in a better place. Fuel burn is low compared to pure jets, which helps on long trips by bringing real savings without any speed decrease. The Cheyenne 400 is a true friendly flying machine. High pressure in the cabin is maintained intelligently so that it can be used for up to eight passengers and it significantly cuts the cost of fuel. The cabin is spacious with plenty of headroom and a wide aisle, which at first sight removes all claustrophobic feelings. The interior is so beautiful and exactly how it is in a five-star hotel; the seats are soft, deep, and shaped to help you hold your position over time. Make sure you are not too loud since the sound-proof lining is able to do its job, and conversations come easily without raised voices. The seating arrangement that can be turned into a beneficial layout for passengers to relax, and the big windows that take natural light and view the beautiful scenery from the upper area are really nice. Thanks to the perfect storage solutions, like the front baggage area, everybody's luggage is safe and secure as well. The aircraft can be either an efficient working zone, or a peaceful resting area. The exterior may be less appealing, but don't think the interior is not sophisticated. The Cheyenne 400 features a glass cockpit that is nearly always topped with the latest avionics that bring tremendous situational awareness and lessen the pilot's workload. Picture multi-function displays that are integrated with flight management systems and sophisticated autopilot capabilities; technology like this inspires confidence no matter the situation. The well-known Garrett engines are not only strong but also recognized for their legendary reliability and smooth operation, resulting in decreased cabin vibration levels. This aircraft leverages the legacy of Piper's reliable craftsmanship, providing owners with simple maintenance and the assurance of long-lasting quality. It is a refined beast. The Piper Cheyenne 400 finds a new spot on the market. Its performance is jet-like yet for a price it offers the luxury of a genuinely quiet cabin. It is the only turboprop running with this level of comfort. The aircraft gives value to the people who are wise enough to choose it and does not change its character which is flabbergasting because of the way they feel during the flight. In small quantities, a jet engine is not always a necessity, sometimes it is propeller-driven which is the smartest move. The ongoing benefits merge with the top-notch economics, as well as the almost-have-it-all flying experience; the Cheyenne is what your company needs.

Strengths

  • Transport suited to the selected aircraft category
  • Operator-specific seating or mission configurations

Weaknesses

  • Equipment and interior depend on the individual aircraft
  • Published limits require configuration and loading checks

Best use cases

  • Regional charter
  • Private or business transport

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