1961 Piper AZTEC for sale
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1961 Piper AZTEC

Multi Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$50,000
Location Moraine, OH
Total Time 6,678 hrs
Engine SMOH 844 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 27-440
Reg # N998FB
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 149 kts (276 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1961 Piper Aztec PA-23-250. 27-440. Project plane in good condition. Airframe TT: 6678. Left Engine SMOH: 844. Left Prop. SMOH: 451. Right Engine SMOH: 844. Right Prop. SMOH: 451. Aircraft not flown since 2008. Props overhauled in 2003. Engine overhauled in 2002. Was hangared until a few years ago. Engines currently pickled. Aircraft was used for aerial photography and has camera mount and plexiglass port installed. No damage history. 5 seats. Logs complete along with AD compliance spreadsheets. Exterior 5 of 10. interior 4 of 10. Open to offers. ***Paperwork submitted for FAA registration on 5/8/2026 with issuance projected for mid-late July.*** Plane located at I73 (Moraine, Ohio)

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Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Robert Dornbusch
trade-a-plane.com
$50,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper AZTEC

This 1961 Piper AZTEC (N998FB) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 6,678 hours on the airframe. There are currently 33 AZTEC aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $50,000 to $395,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $50,000.

The AZTEC cruises at 149 kts (276 km/h) with a range of 1,320 nm (2,445 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 17,600 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 24 GPH (91 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $149/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,678 hours
Budget $360 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper AZTEC — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
149 kts (276 km/h)
Range
1,320 nm (2,445 km)
Ceiling
17,600 ft (5,364 m)
Max Weight
5,200 lbs (2,359 kg)
Useful Load
1,900 lbs (862 kg)
Horsepower
250 HP
Fuel Burn
24 GPH (91 L/h)
Engines
2

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Aztec

Fuel Burn
24.0 GPH
~$156/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Aztec. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N998FB.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Moraine, OH

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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