The Piper PA-31 (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 PA-31
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 1,384
- Active
- 1,362
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
30 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A20SO · Rev 12 · issued 2009-09-23
- Category
- Normal Category
- MTOW
- 2,948 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 7 passengers
- Fuel
- 727 L
- Ceiling
- 24,000 ft
2 Lycoming TIO-540-A1A, TIO-540-A1B, TIO-540-A2A, or TIO-540-A2B (Applicable to S/N 31-2 through 31-659 and S/N 31-661 through 31-751); or 2 Lycoming TIO-540-A2B (Applicable to S/N 31-660 with nacelle wing lockers only); or 2 Lycoming TIO-540-A2C (Applicable to S/N 31-712 through S/N 31-751 with nacelle wing lockers only and S/N 31-752 through S/N 31-8312019)
CAR 3 effective May 15, 1956, through Amendment 3-8, effective December 18, 1962; and FAR 23.205, 23.1545, 23.1563 and 23.1585 as amended by Amendment 23-3, effective November 11,…
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Piper PA-31 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper PA-31 fleet — updated daily.
49 yearsmedian age
Of the 985 registered Piper PA-31 with a known build year (71% of the 1,384 we track), the median age is 49 years.
60changed registration in 12 months
60 of the 1,384 registered Piper PA-31 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 60 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 148
- Tracked flights
- 924
- Tracked flight hours
- 2,738
- Share of fleet flying
- 11%
148 Piper PA-31 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (11% of the registered fleet), across 924 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
30Piper PA-31 listed for sale
Asking prices from $80K to $1.5M, typically $197K–$304K — based on 60 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Piper PA-31 manuals & documents
50 documents for the Piper PA-31 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Weight & Balance · Specifications · Other Documents · Supplemental Type Certificate · Avionics Manual · Type Certificate · Airworthiness Directives · Performance Data · Emergency Procedures · Normal Procedures. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is a checklist for the Piper PA-31 Navajo Chieftain, specifically the PA-31-350 model. It serves as a guide for pilots to ensure all necessary pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures are followed for safe operation. The checklist is tailored for the USAF Aero Club at Hanscom AFB, MA, and includes updates and changes from previous versions to enhance pilot performance and safety. Key sections cover normal procedures, emergency procedures, and supplemental data, providing a comprehensive reference for pilots operating this aircraft.
- The PA-31-350 requires a minimum of 8 quarts of oil for safe operation.
- Maximum takeoff power limits are 49 inches of manifold pressure and 2575 RPM.
- Normal takeoff requires a minimum speed of 85 KIAS for rotation.
- Emergency fuel pumps should be turned ON before landing and takeoff.
- The autopilot is operational within a speed range of 105 to 220 knots.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- ReadCUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION FILE202468 pages · 1.2 MB · via www.piper.com
- ReadCHECKLIST Version 11 (30 Apr 2024)202478 pages · 4.1 MB · via www.hanscomaeroclub.com
- ReadPiper Pressurized Navajo20154 pages · 488 KB · via www.victor-aviation.com
- ReadPiper PA-31-350 Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement1995403 pages · 7.7 MB · via flighttest.net
- ReadPiper PA-31T Cheyenne II Pilot's Operating Handbook19936 pages · 5.0 MB · via www.aeroresourcesinc.com
Checklist
- ReadList of reported accidents with multi-engine airplanes after engine failure or asym. drag and subsequent loss of control202513 pages · 836 KB · via www.avioconsult.com
- ReadMaster Minimum Equipment List Supplement to Piper Aircraft PA-31, PA-31-300, 325, 350201528 pages · 202 KB · via wwwapps2.tc.gc.ca
- ReadPIPER PARTS CATALOG1984550 pages · 30.8 MB · via www.aeroelectric.com
- ReadPIPER NAVAJO CHIEFTAIN PA-31-3504 pages · 19 KB · via www.dgac.gob.cl
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
Parts Catalog
Service Bulletins
- ReadAirworthiness Directive Schedule202130 pages · 386 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadAlert Service Bulletin No. 071 Combustion Heater P/N CD14048 or CD14048-1 Heater Pressure Decay Test Requirement201713 pages · 237 KB · via janitrol.aero
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS BULLETIN AWB 57-009 Issue : 2 Piper PA-31 Series Aircraft: Wing Leading Edge Stall Strip Configuration20103 pages · 71 KB · via www.casa.gov.au
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/PA-31/96 Amdt 120022 pages · 14 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 991A19965 pages · 272 KB · via www.faasafety.gov
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN No. 836A19864 pages · 194 KB · via bsd-box.net
- ReadService Bulletin No. 3941973150 KB · via clvaw-cdnwnd.com
Weight & Balance
Specifications
Other Documents
- ReadAirworthiness Concern Sheet20212 pages · 132 KB · via www.faasafety.gov
- ReadAccident to the Piper PA-31 ”Navajo” registered F-HGPS202012 pages · 2.6 MB · via bea.aero
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: 3/2019 N250AC201929 pages · 6.1 MB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadAviation Accident Final Report201923 pages · 4.0 MB · via www.klfy.com
- ReadAviation Accident Final Report20189 pages · 112 KB · via www.baaa-acro.com
- ReadAviation Accident Final Report201616 pages · 6.5 MB · via www.baaa-acro.com
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: 4/2011 N80HF20118 pages · 512 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadFinal Report: Piper PA31-350 Navajo Chieftain, ZK-MYS landing without nose landing gear extended201144 pages · 1.5 MB · via taic.org.nz
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: 8/2009 G-VIPP EW/C2008/05/0920093 pages · 352 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadControlled flight into terrain near Benalla, Vic. on 28 July 2004 Piper PA31T Cheyenne VH-TNP2009112 pages · 3.9 MB · via www.baaa-acro.com
- ReadType Acceptance Report TAR 99/2620068 pages · 34 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadAviation Accident Final Report200112 pages · 119 KB · via www.baaa-acro.com
Supplemental Type Certificate
Avionics Manual
Type Certificate
Airworthiness Directives
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/PA-31/124 Amdt 120192 pages · 224 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE20042 pages · 19 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadEMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE20027 pages · 35 KB · via www.aopa.org
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19791 pages · 11 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
Emergency Procedures
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What is the range of the Piper PA-31?
The Piper PA-31 has a maximum range of 880 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper PA-31 carry?
The Piper PA-31 seats up to 8 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper PA-31?
The Piper PA-31's maximum take-off weight is 3,100 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper PA-31?
The Piper PA-31's ICAO type designator is PA31.
How many Piper PA-31 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 1,384 registered Piper PA-31 airframes worldwide.
Registered PA-31 aircraft
Individual PA-31 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N41164· 1996
- C-GSBG· 1985
- N350DT· 1984
- N41189· 1984
- N4118G· 1984
- VH-NPA· 1984
- C-GNOV· 1984
- N88TG· 1984
- N31TE· 1984
- N213AC· 1984
- N4116K· 1984
- N4117Z· 1984
- N4118B· 1984
- N599AH· 1984
- VH-SGG· 1984
- N696SG· 1984
- N41166· 1984
- VH-LGX· 1984
- C-FCAR· 1984
- N717U· 1983
- N314K· 1983
- N709SA· 1983
- N938PM· 1983
- VH-OCF· 1983