Cessna 337 vs Piper Aztec
The Cessna 337 Skymaster (centreline-thrust twin) and Piper Aztec (conventional light twin) are different-philosophy piston twins — the 337's inline engines remove asymmetric-thrust risk; the Aztec is the rugged conventional load-hauler.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 23
- Median asking
- $129,750
- Range
- $98,400–$201,015
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 8
- Model years available
- 1963–1979
- For sale now
- 30
- Median asking
- $152,000
- Range
- $52,467–$313,500
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 9
- Source marketplaces
- 8
- Model years available
- 1965–1979
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna 337 | Piper Aztec |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 122 | 2 |
| Serious | 18 | 0 |
| Fatal | 38 | 0 |
| Fatalities | 69 | 0 |
| % Fatal | 31% | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna 337 | Piper Aztec |
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| Price Range | $98,400 – $201,015 | $52,467 – $313,500 |
| Category | Multi Engine Piston | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Horsepower | 210 HP | — |
| Cruise Speed | 170 kts (315 km/h) | 149 kts (276 km/h) |
| Range | 900 nm (1,667 km) | 1,320 nm (2,445 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 4,400 lbs (1,996 kg) | 5,200 lbs (2,359 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,400 lbs (635 kg) | — |
| TBO | 1,500 hrs | — |
| Engines | 2 x | — |
Which Should You Buy: Cessna 337 or Piper Aztec?
Bottom line: Choose the 337 for its unique safe engine-out handling and simple twin transition. Choose the Aztec for load-hauling ruggedness, a roomy cabin and the conventional twin's larger support base.
Pick the 337 if…
- Faster cruise — 170 kts vs 149 kts.
Pick the Aztec if…
- Budget matters — from $52,467 vs $98,400, you save ~$45,933.
- Longer range — 1320 nm vs 900 nm.
- More inventory — 30 listings vs 23.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.