1961 Piper AZTEC
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
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 | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Robert Dornbusch
trade-a-plane.com
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$50,000
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Moraine, OH | Jul 06, 2026 | 11 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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Piper AZTEC — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N998FB.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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