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EmbraerSingle-engine piston · Queensland, Australia

1976 Embraer 820C Chieftain

Price
A$159,000 ≈ $111,656
Year
1976
Total time
16,880 hours
Location
Australia
1976 Embraer 820C Chieftain, photo 11976 Embraer 820C Chieftain, photo 21976 Embraer 820C Chieftain, photo 31976 Embraer 820C Chieftain, photo 41976 Embraer 820C Chieftain, photo 51976 Embraer 820C Chieftain, photo 61976 Embraer 820C Chieftain, photo 71976 Embraer 820C Chieftain, photo 81976 Embraer 820C Chieftain, photo 91976 Embraer 820C Chieftain, photo 10

Specifications

General

Condition
Used
Registration No
VH-YSL
Serial Number
820045

Avionics

  • GNS 530 WAAS
  • GNS 430 WAAS
  • Apollo SL-30 Nav Com
  • Bendix King ADF
  • Piper Altimatic III-C Autopilot
  • KT-74 Transponder

Interior

Great leather and recent upholstery. Toilet seast removed. Configured for pax with 9 seats plus pilot, 10 total.

Exterior

  • Bright white. Fresh repaint approx 2024 by previous owner. She presents well and is a good looking aircraft.
  • No pilot door.
  • Rear door is a cargo hatch for access and large bags.
  • 8/10 exterior.
  • She is an appealing stylish and impressive aircraft.

Comments

YSL would suit someone looking to
- build twin hours
She is also available for rental subject to experience
$600+GST dry hourly rate paid in advance plus AirServices fees deposit.

Comments

This impressive aircraft was formerly registered as VH-HVA and has been in Australia for approximately the last 40 years. She was exported to NZ around 2021 (ZK-DSY) and went through a thorough refit and maintenance period before crossing back into Australia in September 2024. She was registered in charter category and has been maintained to Part 135 standard throughout.

CofA

She has had a rigorous CASA CofA process that equates her to PA-31 Chieftain in terms of maintenance and status and has all ADs applied and up to date. Spar mod complete.

She was flying regularly in Bankstown and more recently over the Bass Strait and has been a lifeline to Tasmanian and island communities. See Flight Radar for how busy and reliable she has been.

The last 100 hourly saw her fitted with a new turbo and the engines all running well with good pressures.

- carry out airwork (survey, parachute jumping etc.) (NB No survey window)

- private operations needing to move a large family or other private payload.

Currently located in Brisbane, she will be there for the foreseeable future.

She's an excellent candidate for return to charter ops for someone with the experience, the business case and the knowledge to operate an aircraft of this calibre. With new engines, she would be a charter workhorse. As is, she is a reliable and appealing capable SUV.

Price updated August2026 to reflect capital depreciation on the aircraft.

50 hourly recently completed. New main tyres.

Open to sensible offers.

Engine Specifications

  • LTIO 540 J2BD - Expired 20/3/2026. TBOH 700 On condition
  • TIO 540 J2BD - Expired 20/3/2026 TBOH 700 On condition.
  • McCauley props, B3DF36C526

Additional Features

  • Vortex Generators
  • Nacelle Locker Fuel
  • Headsets for all seats
  • Aerotrak records and logs available forr inspection
  • 4703lbs empty
  • 7045lbs Max Ramp Weight (3202 kg)