Piper Apache Aircraft 1950s
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.
2 used Piper Apache aircraft for sale 1950s · $59K – $110K · updated 12 hours ago
About the Piper Apache
The Piper Apache (PA-23) is the original light piston twin — Piper's first twin, produced 1954-1962 with 150-160 hp Lycoming O-320s. A four-seat twin in a small, simple package, the Apache is the cheapest entry into twin-engine ownership but is older and has thinner parts support than the Aztec that succeeded it.
Piper Apache Specifications
Model specThe Piper Apache is a multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 135 kt (250 km/h), a range of 616 nm (1,141 km).
2 Piper Apache For Sale
There are currently 2 used Piper Apache for sale, ranging from $59,000 to $110,000, with a median asking price of $84,500.
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How much does a Piper Apache cost? Used Apache prices: $59K – $110K, average $84K (median $84K), across 2 priced of 2 active 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 Apache
When buying a Piper Apache, 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 Apache Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Apache. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database