Piper PA-31 Chieftain/Navajo Endorsement

 

 

 

The Piper PA-31 Navajo is a family of cabin-class; twin-engine aircraft designed and built by Piper Aircraft for the general aviation market, most using Lycoming engines. Targeted at small-scale cargo and feeder liner operations and the corporate market, the aircraft was a success. It continues to prove a popular choice, but due to greatly decreased demand across the general aviation sector in the 1980s, production of the PA-31 ceased in 1984.

In September 1972 Piper unveiled the PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, a stretched version of the Navajo B with more powerful engines and counter-rotating propellers to prevent critical engine handling problems. The fuselage was lengthened by 0.61m, allowing for up to ten seats in total. Variants of the Lycoming TIO-540 developing 350 hp (261 kW) were fitted to the Chieftain, with an opposite-rotation LTIO-540 installed on the right-hand wing; MTOW was increased to 3,175 kg.

Country Capital Aviation offers pilots the opportunity to add a PA-31 endorsement to their log book after having received quality training from a company who is not only a training organisation, but also a current charter operator. CCA is also able to offer PA-31 ICUS time to ensure that each new PA-31 endorsement holder has a good understanding of operating a large piston twin in charter operations.

All training received for the endorsement on the PA-31 is given by Instructors who not only teach but also work as charter pilots on a regular basis. This ensures that the training is not only relevant for the operation of the aircraft but also applicable to the current General Aviation industry.

The Endorsement for the PA-31 is run over two and a half days covering all aspects of the operation of the aircraft. Once you register for the endorsement you will receive the POH for the aircraft allowing you to complete the engineering questionnaire. Please send us an enquiry to receive the full syllabus and pricing.

 

 

 

Piper PA-31 Chieftain/Navajo ICUS

 

In Command Under Supervision (ICUS) time on the PA-31 is a great investment in your aviation career. It ensures that after you have obtained your endorsement on type you will also be able to add valuable hours to your log book. The cost for ICUS time starts at $129- per hour if you have completed your endorsement with Country Capital Aviation or $159- if you already hold an endorsement. ICUS time is available firstly to those who have trained with CCA, then to those who need extra time on the PA-31 to secure that next job opportunity.

 

 

 

 

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