Piper Aerostar Aircraft 1980s
1980s piston twins include the Baron 55/58, Cessna 310/340/414/421, Piper Seneca II/III, Aerostar, Cheyenne (piston versions). Engines are typically on at least one overhaul; pressurised twins need pressure-vessel inspection on 40+ year airframes. Mandate-upgrade investment varies widely — some 1980s twins are mandate-current, others need significant work. Verify both engine logs separately; divergent overhaul cycles are common on twins.
8 used Piper Aerostar aircraft for sale 1980s · 6-seat · $205K – $499K · updated 1 hour ago
About the Piper Aerostar
The Piper Aerostar (PA-60, originally Ted Smith Aerostar) is a fast, pressurised piston twin — twin turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540s power it to cruise speeds around 260 knots, faster than most cabin-class twins of its era. With a sleek, slim fuselage and a six-seat pressurised cabin, the Aerostar is the performance flagship of the piston-twin world but requires careful systems expertise. Production ended in 1984; Aerostar conversions (Machen, etc.) modernise systems and add more power.
Piper Aerostar Specifications
Model specThe Piper Aerostar is a 6-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 220 kt (407 km/h), a range of 1,086 nm (2,011 km).
8 Piper Aerostar For Sale
There are currently 8 used Piper Aerostar for sale, ranging from $205,000 to $499,900, with a median asking price of $351,930.
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How much does a Piper Aerostar cost? Used Aerostar prices: $205K – $499K, average $348K (median $351K), across 6 priced of 8 active listings.
Based on 6 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 Piper Aerostar
When buying a Piper Aerostar, 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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Piper Aerostar Inventory by Country
| United States | 1 |
Piper Aerostar by Price
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Piper Aerostar Safety Record
Across all Aerostar variants, 40 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2024. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | Grass Valley, CA | Minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting wind condition. |
| Jul 02, 2021 | Wichita, KS | Minor | The pilot’s improper fuel planning and management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion… |
| Oct 05, 2019 | Kokomo, IN | Fatal (1) | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a dual engine power loss caused by the line … |
| Mar 11, 2017 | Reno, NV | Incident | The failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident … |
| Jan 05, 2012 | Las Vegas, NV | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. |
NTSB records 1982–2024. Includes all Piper Aerostar variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.