PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain Model Guide
PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain · Model Guide
Overview
The PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain is a piston twin in the PA-31 family (PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350). Family-level maxima are up to 8 passengers, 880 nm range, 183 kt cruise and 24000 ft service ceiling. These are not figures for this exact variant. The documents used here are a 1973 service bulletin and a parts catalog.
- Family-level maxima: up to 8 passengers, 880 nm range, 183 kt cruise, 24000 ft ceiling. Check this airplane's own handbook for its figures.
- The T1020 parts catalog covers 1982 to 1984 model-year serials, starting at 31-8253001. Piper built it in Lakeland, Florida.
- Service Bulletin 394 (1973) warns pilots not to put their feet on the rudder-pedal torque tube. Confirm the warning is in the handbook.
- The catalog lists commuter and cargo cabin versions and many options, including deicing, air conditioning, oxygen and autopilots.
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- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 46 KB
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What does the family data say about the PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain's capability?
The PA-31 family data for the PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain and its siblings shows maxima of 8 passengers, 880 nm range, 183 kt cruise and 24000 ft ceiling. These are family-wide maxima, not guaranteed for this variant.
Which serial numbers does the T1020 catalog cover for the PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain?
For the PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain, the T1020 catalog covers 1982 serials 31-8253001 to 31-8253012, 1983 serials 31-8353001 to 31-8353007, and 1984 serials 31-8453001 and up.
Is there a known control-related bulletin for the PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain?
Yes. Service Bulletin 394 of 1973 covers the PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain, listed as Navajo Chieftain. It adds a warning about foot placement on the rudder-pedal torque tube and requires a log book entry.
What is the PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain Model Guide?
The PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain Model Guide is a model guide for the PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain, dated 2026.
What year was the PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain Model Guide published?
The PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain Model Guide — the PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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Serial numbers and identification
Catalog T1020 serials: 1982 models 31-8253001 to 31-8253012, 1983 models 31-8353001 to 31-8353007, 1984 models 31-8453001 and up. A serial number encodes type certificate, model year, model code and sequence number. Give model and serial number when ordering parts.
Systems and equipment to inspect
The catalog lists a hydraulic system with landing gear selector, an emergency gear extension system, three-blade propellers with synchrophaser, pneumatic and electric propeller deicing, heater, air conditioning, oxygen, and King KAP-200 or Century 41 autopilots. Check which are fitted and working.
Cabin layouts and parts support
Cabin furnishings are listed for commuter and cargo versions, with a cargo door, forward baggage door, crew seats and seat assemblies up to the 10th and 11th. Parts come through Piper distributors and dealers. The catalog's revision history runs to an interim April 1986 update.
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Safety notes
- Service Bulletin 394 (effective October 1973, compliance immediate) lists the PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain. Feet can land on the torque tube instead of the pedals and toe brakes.
- The bulletin requires a warning insert in the handbook or manual and a log book entry. Check the logs for that entry.
- The parts catalog says it must not be used for rigging and installation purposes.
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Full document text
PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain Model Guide The PIPER PA-31-350 Chieftain is a piston twin in the PA-31 family (PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350). Family-level maxima are up to 8 passengers, 880 nm range, 183 kt cruise and 24000 ft service ceiling. These are not figures for this exact variant. The documents used here are a 1973 service bulletin and a parts catalog. • Family-level maxima: up to 8 passengers, 880 nm range, 183 kt cruise, 24000 ft ceiling. Check this airplane's own handbook for its figures. • The T1020 parts catalog covers 1982 to 1984 model-year serials, starting at 31-8253001. Piper built it in Lakeland, Florida. • Service Bulletin 394 (1973) warns pilots not to put their feet on the rudder-pedal torque tube. Confirm the warning is in the handbook. • The catalog lists commuter and cargo cabin versions and many options, including deicing, air conditioning, oxygen and autopilots. Serial numbers and identification Catalog T1020 serials: 1982 models 31-8253001 to 31-8253012, 1983 models 31-8353001 to 31-8353007, 1984 models 31-8453001 and up. A serial number encodes type certificate, model year, model code and sequence number. Give model and serial number when ordering parts. Systems and equipment to inspect The catalog lists a hydraulic system with landing gear selector, an emergency gear extension system, three-blade propellers with synchrophaser, pneumatic and electric propeller deicing, heater, air conditioning, oxygen, and King KAP-200 or Century 41 autopilots. Check which are fitted and working. Cabin layouts and parts support Cabin furnishings are listed for commuter and cargo versions, with a cargo door, forward baggage door, crew seats and seat assemblies up to the 10th and 11th. Parts come through Piper distributors and dealers. The catalog's revision history runs to an interim April 1986 update. Safety notes: • Service Bulletin 394 (effective October 1973, compliance immediate) lists the PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain. Feet can land on the torque tube instead of the pedals and toe brakes. • The bulletin requires a warning insert in the handbook or manual and a log book entry. Check the logs for that entry. • The parts catalog says it must not be used for rigging and installation purposes.