1978 Aerostar 601P for sale

1978 Aerostar 601P

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$105,000
Location Estero, FL
Total Time 7,275 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,838 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 61P-0529-223
Reg # N398MA
Cruise 260 kts (482 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

430 W Collins #2 nav/com Radar Trimble GPS KFC 200 Autopilot HF Radio inop GTX330ES

Engine

Are at TBO Props overhauled 58 hours ago

Interior

Interior is a 5 5 Seats

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
James Mullen
trade-a-plane.com
$105,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Aerostar 601P

This 1978 Aerostar 601P (N398MA) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 7,275 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 601P aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $105,000 to $389,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $105,000.

The 601P cruises at 260 kts (482 km/h) with a range of 1,086 nm (2,011 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 40 GPH (151 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $248/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: 7,275 hours
Budget $600 for pre-purchase inspection

Aerostar 601P — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
260 kts (482 km/h)
Range
1,086 nm (2,011 km)
Ceiling
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
Max Weight
6,000 lbs (2,722 kg)
Useful Load
1,800 lbs (816 kg)
Horsepower
290 HP
Fuel Burn
40 GPH (151 L/h)
Engines
2

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

AEROSTAR 601P

Fuel Burn
40.0 GPH
~$260/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the AEROSTAR 601P. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N398MA.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Estero, FL

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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

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