Piper Aztec Aircraft 1960s
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.
9 used Piper Aztec aircraft for sale 1960s · 6-seat · $50K – $159K · updated 8 hours ago
About the Piper Aztec
The Piper Aztec (PA-23-250) is a rugged 250 hp piston twin — a six-seat workhorse used for charter, cargo, training and personal flying since 1959. Two Lycoming O-540 or IO-540 engines push it to ~190 knots, and the Turbo Aztec adds turbocharging for higher-altitude performance. Production through 1981 yielded variants A through F plus turbo and Nomad versions.
Piper Aztec Specifications
Model specThe Piper Aztec is a 6-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 149 kt (276 km/h), a range of 1,320 nm (2,445 km).
9 Piper Aztec For Sale
There are currently 9 used Piper Aztec for sale, ranging from $50,000 to $159,000, with a median asking price of $90,000.
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Browse all Piper models →Piper Aztec Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Aztec cost? Used Aztec prices: $50K – $159K, average $95K (median $90K), across 9 priced of 9 active listings.
Based on 12 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 Aztec
Buying a Piper Aztec comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Piper Aztec Inventory by Country
| United States | 15 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Ireland | 1 |
Piper Aztec Inventory by State
| Florida | 5 |
| California | 2 |
| South Carolina | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
Piper Aztec by Price
| Under $100k | 3 |
| Under $200k | 6 |
| Under $300k | 12 |
| Under $500k | 15 |
Recently Sold Piper Aztec
| 1979 Aztec | $219,900 |
Piper Aztec Safety Record
Across all Aztec variants, 2 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1985–1985. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 1985 | NORTH ADAMS, MA | Minor | — |
| May 31, 1985 | VERO BEACH, FL | Incident | — |
NTSB records 1985–1985. Includes all Piper Aztec variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.