Aerostar 601P Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 piston twins are largely 1960s-70s vintage workhorses — Cessna 310, original Baron 55/58, Piper Apache/Aztec/Twin Comanche. Engines are typically on second or third overhaul; avionics typically replaced; pressurised variants (rare in this era) need pressure-vessel inspection. These are demanding aircraft to own well; budget for both engines on potentially divergent overhaul cycles, mandate-upgrade investment if not already complete, and corrosion-prone-area inspection.
3 used Aerostar 601P aircraft for sale 1970s · $105K – $389K · updated 13 hours ago
About the Aerostar 601P
The Aerostar 601P is a pressurised, turbocharged cabin-class piston twin — combining the Aerostar family's class-leading speed with high-altitude, pressurised comfort. Sleek and fast, it is one of the most capable piston twins for owners who want to travel quickly and comfortably above the weather, provided it is maintained and flown by knowledgeable hands.
Aerostar 601P Specifications
Model specThe Aerostar 601P is a multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 220 kt (407 km/h), a range of 1,086 nm (2,011 km).
3 Aerostar 601P For Sale
There are currently 3 used Aerostar 601P for sale, ranging from $105,000 to $389,500, with a median asking price of $350,000.
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Aerostar 601P Price & Cost
How much does a Aerostar 601P cost? Used 601P prices: $105K – $389K, average $281K (median $350K), across 3 priced of 3 active listings.
Based on 3 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Aerostar 601P
When buying a Aerostar 601P, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Aerostar 601P Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
Aerostar 601P by Price
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 3 |
Aerostar 601P Safety Record
Across all 601P variants, 2 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1997–2000. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2000 | COATESVILLE, PA | Fatal (2) | The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to establish a climb after pa… |
| Jan 03, 1997 | CHESAPEAKE, VA | Fatal (4) | failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance above the ground after takeoff. A related factor was the pil… |
NTSB records 1997–2000. Includes all Aerostar 601P variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.