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
- 1,389
- Active
- 1,361
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
50 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)
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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 993 registered Piper PA-31 with a known build year (71% of the 1,389 we track), the median age is 49 years.
55changed registration in 12 months
55 of the 1,389 registered Piper PA-31 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 55 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 76
- Tracked flights
- 263
- Tracked flight hours
- 758
- Share of fleet flying
- 5%
76 Piper PA-31 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (5% of the registered fleet), across 263 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
50Piper PA-31 listed for sale
Asking prices from $50K to $1.1M, typically $189K–$305K — based on 73 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Piper PA-31 manuals & documents
33 documents for the Piper PA-31 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Avionics Manual · Airworthiness Directives · Normal Procedures · Performance Data. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is designed for the Piper PA-31 Navajo, providing essential information for pilots operating this twin-engine aircraft. The manual includes detailed specifications, performance data, operating procedures, and safety information necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft. It serves as a comprehensive reference for both experienced pilots and those new to the PA-31 Navajo, ensuring that users can familiarize themselves with the aircraft's systems and capabilities. The handbook emphasizes the importance of adhering to the outlined procedures to maintain safety and performance standards during flight operations.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg)
- Maximum cruise speed: 200 knots
- Stall speed: 70 knots
- Service ceiling: 25,000 ft
- Range: approximately 1,200 nautical miles
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Checklist
Parts Catalog
Service Bulletins
- ReadService Bulletin - Aeroforce | Turbocharging Systems2008219 KB · via aeroforce.aero
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 991A19965 pages · 272 KB · via www.faasafety.gov
- ReadNavajo Chieftain Service Manual199643.1 MB · via aeroelectric.com
- ReadControl Surface Balancing Recommendation197481 KB · via clvaw-cdnwnd.com
- 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
- ReadAAIB Bulletin: 4/2011 N80HF20118 pages · 512 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
Model Guide
Avionics Manual
Airworthiness Directives
Normal 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 1,389 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
- N41189· 1984
- VH-SGG· 1984
- N213AC· 1984
- N88TG· 1984
- N4116K· 1984
- N4118G· 1984
- N599AH· 1984
- N4118B· 1984
- VH-NPA· 1984
- N31TE· 1984
- N350DT· 1984
- N4117Z· 1984
- VH-LGX· 1984
- C-GNOV· 1984
- C-FCAR· 1984
- N41166· 1984
- N696SG· 1984
- N314K· 1983
- N66TB· 1983
- N4115V· 1983
- N709SA· 1983
- C-GBMI· 1983