Piper Cheyenne PA-31T
PA31Turboprop Twin LightCurated data · 2026-06The Cheyenne PA-31T is the light twin-engine turboprop that Piper Aircraft produced between 1974 and 1985, derived from the Navajo airframe.
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Full operating cost, variable vs fixed mix and a line by line breakdown: the math that decides the purchase.
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Frequently asked questions about the cost
How much does it cost to operate the Piper Cheyenne PA-31T per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 2,747 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 1,564 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves, fees) plus US$ 236,600 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance, training).
How much does it cost per year to keep the Piper Cheyenne PA-31T flying 200 hours?
About US$ 549,310 per year (roughly R$ 3,054,436 at today's exchange rate), of which 57% is variable cost (depends on hours flown) and 43% is fixed cost (exists even with the aircraft parked).
How much fuel does the Piper Cheyenne PA-31T burn per hour, in cost?
About US$ 450 per flight hour, at the US$ 6.24 per gallon used in this simulation. Fuel is usually the largest variable cost item.
How much does the Piper Cheyenne PA-31T cost per nautical mile?
About US$ 9.92 per nautical mile, at a cruise speed of 277 kt. It is the right metric to compare aircraft of different speeds on the same route.
What is the difference between variable and fixed cost?
Variable cost only exists when the aircraft flies: fuel, engine program, hourly maintenance reserves and landing fees. Fixed cost exists even with the aircraft in the hangar: crew, hangarage, insurance, training and subscriptions. That is why total cost per hour falls the more hours per year the aircraft flies.
Estimates from the Jet Tracker cost engine under the assumptions shown in the calculator. They do not replace a quote from an operator, MRO or insurer.