The Piper Cheyenne
was designed as a competitor for the Beechcraft’s King Air. It was built to be “cheaper, faster and easier to maintain than the Beechcraft” – Business Jet Traveller.
Operating in a single pilot with four passenger configuration the aircraft has a range of 1,300 nautical mile range with 230-mile reserve. With seats full and 300 pounds of baggage, the airplane can still take on almost 300 gallons of fuel, giving it a range of 600-700 nautical miles with reserves. It is certified for single pilot and Flight Safety International offers simulator training.
The Cheyenne has de-rated 850 horsepower PT-6A engines which generate 720 shaft horsepower per side. While flying at 29,000ft that translates into 77 gallons per hour while cruising 270kts, and opening the throttles at 22,000ft the Cheyenne can reach 290kts. The Cheyenne III is certified to a MTOW of 11,200 pounds, lighter than initially planned by piper but this leads to “hot-rod” like performance, “we never take off with full power” says a Florida pilot.
The Cheyenne III is five feet longer than the II and is still light on the controls with a balanced feel. With the props hung so far forward this leads to a pleasant cabin environment as it escapes a large amount of prop beat usually associated with propeller aircraft. However, the long narrow fuselage does require careful balanced loading, this is easily offset by the big nose which can swallow 300 pounds, which is also matched by the 300 pounds in the aft baggage hold. The wing lockers can take an additional 100 pounds each.
“A Cheyenne III will cost $50 to $100 less per hour to maintain than a King Air.”
Above source - Business Jet Traveller
The operator is its third owner and Ian has sold it to the last 2 owners and knows the aircraft well.
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CHEYENNE III |
KING AIR B200 |
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EXTERIOR |
Exterior Height: 14ft 9in Wing Span: 47ft 8in Length: 43ft 5in |
Exterior Height: 14ft 8in Wing Span: 54ft 5in Length: 43ft 8in |
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INTERIOR |
Cabin Height: 4ft 3In Cabin Width: 4ft 2In Cabin Length: 18ft 1In Cabin Volume: 285ft3 Door Height: 3ft 6In Door Width: 2ft 4In |
Cabin Height: 4ft 10In Cabin Width: 4ft 10In Cabin Length: 16ft 8In Cabin Volume: 303ft3 Door Height: 4ft 3In Door Width: 2ft 3In |
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OCCUPANCY |
Crew: 2 Passengers: 6+ |
Crew: 2 Passengers: 6+ |
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OPERATING WEIGHTS |
Max T/O Weight: 11,200 Lb Max Landing Weight: 10,330 Lb Operating Weight: 7,100 Lb Fuel Capacity: 3,752 Lb Payload W/Full Fuel: 433 Lb Max Payload: 2,250 Lb |
Max T/O Weight: 12,500 Lb Max Landing Weight: 12,500 Lb Operating Weight: 8,820 Lb Fuel Capacity: 3,645 lbs Lb Payload W/Full Fuel: 125 Lb Max Payload: 2,180 Lb |
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RANGE |
Normal Range: 997nm Max Range: 1617nm Service Ceiling: 33000ft |
Normal Range: 920nm Max Range: 1580nm Service Ceiling: 35000ft |
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DISTANCES |
Takeoff Distance: N/A Balanced Field Length: 4160ft Landing Distance: 4013ft |
Takeoff Distance: 2479ft Balanced Field Length: 5300ft Landing Distance: 4417ft |
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PERFORMANCE |
Engines: 2 Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney Canada Engine Model: PT6A-41 |
Engines: 2 Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney Canada Engine Model: PT6A-42 |
SPECS:
AO:09.21 | *AU SPEC TBO
Total Time:
8,990 HRS
Engine:
Pratt and Whitney PT6A-41
ENG 1: 2,720 HRS SOH
ENG 2: 3225 HRS SOH
5,000 HR TBO*
Props:
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3K
PROP 1: 997 HRS SOH
PROP 2: 1,285 HRS SOH
3,000 HR TBO*
Avionics:
Dual King KTR905 Coms
King KNR 665A Digital Area Navigation System
King KNE 615 Digital Navigation System
Dual King KDF 806 ADFS
King KDR 706 DME
King KXP 765 Transponder
- ADS-B Compliant
King KMR 675 Marker
King KRA 405 Radio Altimeter
King KHF 950 HF
King KA 119 Audio Panel
King KAA 445 Audio System Receiver
King 1100 Weather Radar
King KLN 89B Approach Capable GPS
- IFR Approach Coupled
Autopilot:
KFC300 Autopilot with flight director
Features:
ADS-B Compliant
Executive & Commuter Interior
Leather Club Seats with Tables
Rear Refreshment Bar
Forward Facing Toilet
Strobes and Logo Lights
Cargo Door
Wing Lockers
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