Piper PA-31T1 Cheyenne I

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The Piper PA-31T1-500 Cheyenne I was an entry-level turboprop aircraft that democratized business aviation by becoming the most affordable turbine-powered twin on the market. First introduced in 1978, it was a low-wing twin-turboprop design accommodating up to seven occupants with two 500-horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A-11 engines. With a cruise speed of 236 knots and service ceiling of 29,000 feet, this pressurized aircraft offered turboprop performance at a base price of approximately $500,000. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corporation through 1983, the Cheyenne I found its market niche with 189 aircraft produced.