Piper Cheyenne 400
Turboprop • twin engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear
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Mission Profile
351
KTAS
Cruise Speed
9
Occupants
2240
nm
Max Range
751
lbs
Wet Payload
About the Piper Cheyenne 400
The Piper Cheyenne 400LS (PA-42-1000) is the ultimate development of the Cheyenne family and is widely regarded as the “hot rod” of corporate turboprops. Designed to compete directly with light jets like the Cessna Citation I, it features massive Honeywell (Garrett) TPE331-14 engines flat-rated to 1,000 shp each, driving distinctively large four-blade Dowty Rotol propellers.
Key Features for GA Buyers
- Jet-Like Speed: With a cruise speed of over 350 knots (400 mph), it is one of the fastest production turboprops ever built, outpacing many light jets of its era while offering better runway performance.
- Climb Performance: A sea-level initial climb rate of over 3,200 fpm allows it to reach FL410 quickly, getting above weather and traffic.
- Range & Payload: Capable of transcontinental range (up to ~2,200 nm max) with a useful load exceeding 4,500 lbs.
- Cabin Comfort: Pressurized to 7.6 psi, maintaining a 10,000 ft cabin altitude at FL410.
Trade-offs
- Engine Management: The TPE331 engines are highly efficient but require precise management and are known for being louder on the ground compared to PT6A variants.
- Maintenance Costs: Higher operating costs than smaller Cheyennes due to the high-performance engines and unique composite propellers.
- Cockpit: While capable, the avionics in un-upgraded models may feel dated compared to modern glass cockpits found in newer turboprops.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 47.7 ft
- Length
- 43.4 ft
- Height
- 17.0 ft
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 12,050 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 11,100 lbs
- Useful Load
- 4,570 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 570 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 351 KTAS
- Range
- 2240 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 3242 fpm
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