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PA-31T — Piper Aircraft PA-31T

Piper Aircraft PA-31T
PA31
Photo via Wikipedia: Piper PA-31T Cheyenne
Year
Owner
Piper Aircraft
Last seen
MTOW
3,100 kg
Range
880 nm
Seats
8
PA-31Thover
Piper Aircraft · PA-31T
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
185
Active
143
Origin
US
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
PA31
PA31
3,100 kg880 nm183 kt8
PAY1
PAY1
5,000 kg236 kt6
PAY2
PAY2
4,000 kg1,400 nm208 kt6
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Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A8EA · 25 · issued 2013-07-30

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A8EA), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.
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Piper Aircraft PA-31Tmarket & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper Aircraft PA-31T fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

47 yearsmedian age

Of the 143 registered Piper Aircraft PA-31T with a known build year (77% of the 185 we track), the median age is 47 years.

Registration activity

7changed registration in 12 months

7 of the 185 registered Piper Aircraft PA-31T we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 7 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
16
Tracked flights
39
Tracked flight hours
154
Share of fleet flying
9%

16 Piper Aircraft PA-31T were tracked flying in the last 90 days (9% of the registered fleet), across 39 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Piper Aircraft PA-31T manuals & documents

24 documents for the Piper Aircraft PA-31T Supplemental Type Certificate · Emergency Procedures · Weight And Balance · Service Bulletins · Airworthiness Directives · Wiring Diagram · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Service Bulletins · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Piper PA-31T Cheyenne II Pilot's Operating Handbook · 1993

This document serves as the Pilot's Operating Handbook for the Piper PA-31T Cheyenne II, detailing the aircraft's specifications, operational procedures, and safety considerations. It is intended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who operate or are interested in this high-performance turboprop twin. The handbook covers critical aspects such as engine specifications, climb rates, cruise speeds, and operational limitations, as well as insights into the aircraft's design history and handling characteristics. The Cheyenne II is recognized for its speed and efficiency, making it a competitive option in the turboprop market. However, it also highlights the importance of proper training and adherence to operational guidelines to ensure safety and performance.

  • Maximum cruise speed: 283 KTAS
  • Climb rate: 2,800 feet per minute
  • Engine power: 620 shp per engine
  • Minimum climb speed: 120 KIAS
  • Climb power limitation: 500 shp

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