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Interesting facts about the Piper PA42 Cheyenne
✈ The PA42 Cheyenne is a pressurised, twin-engine turboprop developed by Piper as a larger, T-tail evolution of the earlier Cheyenne series, aimed at corporate and air-taxi roles.
✈ Variants include the Cheyenne III (PA-42), the Cheyenne IIIA (PA-42-720) with PT6A-61 engines rated at 720 shp each, and the Cheyenne 400LS (PA-42-1000) with 1,000 shp TPE331 engines.
✈ Typical cabin seating is six in a club configuration with an aft lavatory, while some airframes were fitted for up to nine passengers plus crew.
✈ The IIIA’s service ceiling is 35,840 ft and typical maximum cruise is about 305 ktas, giving fast turboprop performance with short-runway capability.
✈ Usable fuel is 560 US gal, supporting long-range missions; many aircraft feature long-range tanking, ice protection and autopilot upgrades suited to IFR operations.
✈ Production ran from the late 1970s into the early 1990s, with the series built in the United States by Piper Aircraft for corporate, charter, training and special-mission operators.
✈ A surveillance derivative, the CHET (Customs High Endurance Tracker), was produced for the U.S. Customs Service with radar and FLIR equipment.
✈ The PA42 400LS variant is renowned for very high turboprop cruise speeds, routinely exceeding 340 ktas in service.
Piper PA42 Cheyenne Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, custom specifications, modifications, upgrades and age will affect the details listed below. Always check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for the precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 13.23 m (43 ft 5 in)
Wingspan: 14.53 m (47 ft 8 in)
Height: 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in)
Empty Weight: 3,101 kg (6,837 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 5,080 kg (11,200 lb)
Fuel Capacity (usable): 2,120 L (560 US gal; 466 imp gal)
Cruise Speed (normal): 541 km/h (336 mph, 292 kt)
Range (max): 3,265 km (2,029 mi, 1,763 nm)
Service Ceiling: 10,924 m (35,840 ft)
Rate of Climb: 12.0 m/s (2,350 ft/min)
Take-off Distance over 15 m (49 ft): 695 m (2,280 ft)
Landing Distance over 15 m (49 ft): 928 m (3,043 ft)
FAQs About the Piper PA42 Cheyenne
How much does a Piper PA42 Cheyenne cost?
As of September 2025, active listings show a Cheyenne IIIA at about $859,000 and a Cheyenne III at about $789,000, with the broader Cheyenne series ranging roughly from $395,000 to $1,495,000 depending on year, time, avionics and upgrades. All values are in US Dollars for the stated period.
What performance should a buyer expect?
The Cheyenne IIIA typically cruises up to about 305 ktas with a service ceiling of 35,840 ft. Max range is often quoted around 1,763 nm when flown for economy, while normal cruise speeds are about 292 ktas.
What are the key differences between the III, IIIA and 400LS?
The III uses PT6A-41 engines, the IIIA upgrades to PT6A-61 engines with similar 720 shp ratings but improved high-altitude performance, and the 400LS uses 1,000 shp TPE331 engines and four-blade props for much higher cruise speeds.
How much runway does it need?
Plan on a take-off distance over a 50 ft obstacle of about 3,230 ft at typical weights and conditions, with landing distances commonly around 3,000 ft or less depending on configuration and technique.
What is typical fuel burn on a trip?
In real-world operations, cruise fuel flow often ranges from roughly the high-70s gph at higher flight levels to around 100–110 gph at lower altitudes, influenced by power setting, weight and temperature.
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