Hello Bob, have you ever found any info on N9183Y. I flew freight in it in the late 1970's Thanks. Paul
Mario bedayo, e-mail, 01.08.2021 06:27
HI! Bob Mario Here from the philippines in new to Navajo chieftain, May i know your style for descent regarding shock cooling? and also the power setting you use in the Chieftain after airborne and continues climb the fuel flow , the cruise power setting and and fuel flow also Thanks regards.
Mario Bedayo
Mario bedayo, e-mail, 01.08.2021 06:21
HI! Jose How are you may i ask you a favor im new to this Piper Navajo chieftain, May i know your Power setting in climb., cruise and fuel flow, and also the Hot start procedures as i find a hard time sometimes starting when hot after 15-20 min. Thanks and regards.
Rob Crimmins, e-mail, 16.03.2021 10:30
I’m building a mock up of a PA 31-300 door for our drop zone. Skydivers will use it to practice their exits. I need drawings of the fuselage cross sections through the door and at the fuselage at A few stations to the aft cabin bulkhead And forward to about six feet from the door frame. Can you help me out?
Jose, e-mail, 07.06.2014 21:18
I'm looking for a cargo net kit for my piper chieftain, can't find it any where, any suggestions will be well appreciated. Thanks!
Daniel, e-mail, 06.12.2013 09:31
My favourite looking twin of all time,beautifully proportioned plane and I am building a giant scale RC model of a PA 31-350 with Panther nacelles and wing tips,can't wait to finish and fly it.
Bob Robinson, e-mail, 05.09.2013 08:48
Can anyone tell me the disposition of my 1968 Navajo PA31-310 N9183Y ? Probably about serial # 242. Thanks 09-04-13
Joe pilot, e-mail, 23.06.2012 09:04
Great aircraft, horribly uncomfortable to sit in all day though, that is unless you're a midget.
Scott boyd, e-mail, 28.04.2012 07:37
In answer to a turboprop engine for the Navajo the PT-6 has been used on Navajo's as well as the Cheyenne a development of the pressurized Navajo which was a piece of crap.
I flew a P-Navajo once from Gallup New Mexico to Phoenix and it took three attempt and many thousands of dollars to get there.
I also flew Cheyennes and never had a problem, other then the cover for emergency gear extention coming loose and not letting the cabin pressurize, a minor problem once it was identified, a huge pain identifying it.
I still like the King Air better, much more comfortable, but not quite as fast, except the E-90 which is still one of my favorites. Even serial no.12, without reversing props was a delight to fly.
RC Craemer, e-mail, 27.04.2012 19:57
Flew a Chieftain for the Military (contract) Carrying cryptology gear. 100 hrs/month flying 4 days a week. Generally close to gross wt. Very dependable aircraft, virtually no problems. Company also flew Air Ambulance, but I didn't do much of that, as the Air Force restricted the number of hours I could fly, and I was always close to max, especially in the winter. Good plane in ice, too.
julio zabala, e-mail, 31.07.2011 19:32
Please let me know if there is a turbo prop engine for the navajo and where to purchase it. Thanks
Fred, e-mail, 09.01.2011 01:12
I have long range nacelle tanks on my Navajo C. They were made by Nayak and installed by Colemill Enterprises of Nashville, Tn. 615-226-4256
ariel, e-mail, 06.01.2011 04:07
own a piper chieftan and am looking for extended range nacelle tanks. cant find them for some reason!
Mark, e-mail, 07.11.2010 00:20
Flew lots of these during 1977,1978 mail cargo, pax, always a good craft. Fuel gages overhead always made for a laugh with the pax when switching to aux tanks!
Bob Leonard, e-mail, 27.10.2010 08:18
We operated both a Navajo & a Chieftain in Africa. Both did a fine job operating on rough sandy strips. Pilot's needed to watch their decent rate in the PA-31-350 to guard against shocking the engines. As Jim B. said, it is a good IFR aircraft.
cloudshe, e-mail, 13.08.2010 18:24
Great 8 passenger plane! Wish they were still making them, who needs a $$$ Kingair? Maybe when JetA hits $10 a gallon, we'll see a return to fuel efficient transportation.
Tom Stuetzer, e-mail, 24.03.2010 22:40
I seem to remember a 4 engine Piper prototype built in the early 60's that was never produced. As I recall, it looked a lot like a chubby Navajo with 4 engines.
Jim Brostman, e-mail, 31.07.2009 08:16
The best all around (most weather) small twin recip ever built. This airplane is competent for almost any weather situation and is easy to fly. Also the most twin for the money!
Edwin Cruz, e-mail, 09.01.2009 19:10
l would like to request for your assistance if you can refer me where l could find parts for a Piper Navajo model PA-31-719.
