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The Piper 31P (ICAO type PA31) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 3,100 kg. It offers a maximum range of 880 nm, a cruise speed of 183 knots, a service ceiling of 24,000 ft and seating for up to 8 across its variants.

Piper 31P

Piper 31P
PA31
Photo via Wikipedia: Piper PA-31 Navajo
Year
—
Owner
—
Last seen
—
MTOW
3,100 kg
Range
880 nm
Seats
8
31P
Piper · 31P
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
86
Active
86
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

Comparable listings

N7304Y · 1964 · 3,308 hrs
$94,500
N25GS · 1969 · 4,800 hrs
$149,000
N3513W · 1966 · 4,511 hrs
$219,000
N41AL · 1972 · 6,590 hrs
$299,900
N4938S · 1983 · 8,588 hrs
$1,399,999
Marketplace

1 for sale right now

Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
PA-31P
PA-31P
—3,100 kg880 nm183 kt8
PA-31P-350
PA-31P-350
—3,100 kg880 nm183 kt8
Same family

Other models in this family

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A8EA · Rev 25 · issued 2013-07-30

Category
Normal
MTOW
3,266 kg
MZFW
3,042 kg
Seats
6 passengers
Fuel
1,135 L
Ceiling
24,000 ft
Approved fuel100100LL
Engine

Two Lycoming TIO-LTIO-540V2AD

Certification basis

FAR 23.75(a) and 23.77 as amended by Amendment 23-7, effective September 14, 1969, and FAR 23.145, 23.161, 23.173, and 23.175 as amended by Amendment 23-14, effective December 20,…

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Piper 31P market & fleet intelligence

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

Fleet age

50 yearsmedian age

Of the 64 registered Piper 31P with a known build year (74% of the 86 we track), the median age is 50 years.

Registration activity

5changed registration in 12 months

5 of the 86 registered Piper 31P we track changed registration in the last 12 months (6% of the fleet), across 5 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
1
Tracked flights
12
Tracked flight hours
55
Share of fleet flying
1%

1 Piper 31P were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 12 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

1Piper 31P listed for sale

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Piper 31P manuals & documents

11 documents for the Piper 31P — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Weight & Balance · Specifications · Other Documents · Avionics Manual · Performance Data. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
PIPER PARTS CATALOG · 1984

This document is a Parts Catalog for the Piper PA-31P Pressurized Navajo, providing detailed information on replacement parts for the aircraft. It is intended for use by maintenance personnel and parts distributors to identify and order the correct components for repairs and maintenance. The catalog is organized into sections that cover various parts of the aircraft, including the wing, fuselage, tail surfaces, landing gear, cabin equipment, instruments, power plant, fuel system, controls, hydraulic system, environmental system, electrical system, and electronic systems. Each section includes illustrations and part listings to facilitate easy identification and ordering of parts. The catalog also includes serial number information and guidelines for ordering parts, ensuring that users can accurately procure the necessary components for the PA-31P.

  • The document is specifically for the Piper PA-31P Pressurized Navajo.
  • It includes detailed parts listings and illustrations for easy identification.
  • Users should not use this catalog for rigging and installation purposes.
  • Ordering parts requires specifying the aircraft model and serial number.
  • The catalog includes a standard paint chart with part numbers for exterior colors.
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31P — frequently asked
What is the range of the Piper 31P?

The Piper 31P has a maximum range of 880 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Piper 31P carry?

The Piper 31P seats up to 8 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Piper 31P?

The Piper 31P's maximum take-off weight is 3,100 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper 31P?

The Piper 31P's ICAO type designator is PA31.

How many Piper 31P aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 86 registered Piper 31P airframes worldwide.