Monarch Air Group arranges on-demand Piper Navajo charter flights. The Navajo is a twin-engine piston aircraft that suits short regional trips for small groups. Our charter specialists can advise you on aircraft, routing and availability.
Piper Navajo Charter Flights
Piper Aircraft designed and constructed the Piper Navajo family of twin-engined utility aircraft for small freight and feeder airlines, as well as corporate aircraft. From 1967 through 1984, the series was in production. It was also built under license in South America, including by Embraer in Brazil. The Piper Navajo quickly became one of the most popular twin-engine general aviation aircraft.
Piper Navajo is a multi-purpose aircraft that may be used for a variety of purposes. Depending on the model and seating layout, it typically carries 5 to 7 passengers, which makes it popular with air taxi and small charter operators. It is also utilized for cargo operations, as it has a large cabin and a large cargo door that makes loading and unloading freight simple. Piper Navajo is also utilized for aerial survey work, medical evacuations, aerial photography, and other specialized applications.
Piper Navajo Charter Cost
Chartering a Piper Navajo starts at $1,000 per hour. The price to rent a private aircraft is determined individually and is based on a number of factors, including the complexity and distance of the trip.
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Piper Navajo Overview
Piper Aircraft built the Piper Navajo, a twin-engine, low-wing piston aircraft, from 1967 to 1984 and introduced several improved models along the way. A Navajo typically carries 5 to 7 passengers, so it is a popular choice for small charter and commuter airlines. It is also utilized for individual and business travel and cargo transportation.
The Piper Navajo is powered by two Lycoming piston engines, turbocharged on most models, and typically cruises at about 180 to 200 knots (about 205 to 230 mph). Fuel is carried in several wing tanks. The book maximum range is about 1,000 nautical miles, but with passengers, luggage and required fuel reserves a typical nonstop charter leg is about 500 to 700 nautical miles, depending on the model and load.
Charter Piper Navajo is known for being a dependable and flexible aircraft that has been utilized for various duties ranging from air ambulance and rescue missions to law enforcement and military training. Piper developed several variants, including the longer Navajo Chieftain with 350 hp engines. The same airframe also led to the Piper Cheyenne, a separate turboprop line.
Here is a brief overview of some of the most notable Piper Navajo models:
PA-31 Navajo: The main early model, powered by two 310 hp turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540-A engines.
PA-31-300 Navajo: A non-turbocharged version built in the late 1960s with two 300 hp Lycoming IO-540-M1A5 engines. Only 14 were built.
PA-31 Navajo B: 1971 enhanced model with 310 hp (231 kW) Lycoming TIO-540-E turbocharged piston engines, modern airconditioning, and optional pilot access door and optional wide utility door.
PA-31 Navajo C: Introduced in the mid-1970s, the Navajo C kept 310 hp turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540-A2C engines, the same power as earlier Navajos, and added a number of refinements.
PA-31P Pressurized Navajo: PA-31 Navajo Pressurized is powered by two 425-hp (317-kW) Lycoming TIGO-541-E1A piston engines.
PA-31-325 Navajo: Known as the “Navajo C/R” for counter-rotating engines, this version of the Navajo used 325 hp (242 kW) counter-rotating Lycoming TIO-540 / LTIO-540 engines, the same arrangement used on the Chieftain.
PA-31-350 Piper Navajo Chieftain: A Navajo stretched by about 2 ft, with 350 hp (261 kW) counter-rotating Lycoming TIO-540 and LTIO-540 engines and seating for up to 10 including the pilot. Built from 1973 to 1984.
PA-31P-350 Mojave: 50 aircraft were manufactured as a piston-engined derivative of the PA-31T1 Cheyenne I.
PA-31T3: Also known as the T1040/T-1040, this turboprop airliner has the wings, tail, and Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-11 engines of the PA-31T Cheyenne and the fuselage of the PA-31-350T1020.
Piper Navajo Interior
The interior of a charter Piper Navajo can vary depending on the specific configuration and the operator’s needs, but some general features are common to most models. The cabin is not stand-up: in the Navajo Chieftain it is about 4 ft 2 in wide and 12 ft 6 in long, and the standard Navajo cabin is about 2 ft shorter. Executive layouts typically seat 5 to 7 passengers in a club arrangement. Most charter Navajos are unpressurized and have no enclosed lavatory, so plan a comfort stop on longer flights. The seats are often covered in leather or comparable material, giving adequate legroom and headroom for a comfortable journey.
Piper Navajo General Information
| Classification | Twin-engine piston (turbocharged on most models) |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5–7 passengers (Navajo); up to 9 (Chieftain) |
| Cruise Speed | About 180–200 kn typical |
| Max Range | About 1,000 nm book maximum; about 500–700 nm typical charter leg |
| Luggage Capacity | About 350 lb (Navajo C) to 700 lb (Chieftain), total |
| Interior Height | Not a stand-up cabin |
| Interior Width | About 4 ft 2 in |
| Interior Length | About 12 ft 6 in (Chieftain); about 2 ft shorter in the Navajo |
| Pressurized | No (typical charter aircraft) |
| Lavatory | Typically none |
Monarch Air Group is a private jet charter company that provides on-demand air charter services for individuals, corporations, and government agencies. The company offers a wide range of aircraft for charter, including light jets, midsize jets, heavy jets, and turboprop aircraft, and provides diverse on- and off-board services. Monarch Air Group also provides a reliable and convenient Piper Navajo charter focusing on safety, comfort, and flexibility.