1981 Piper Aerostar
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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IFRDescription
1981 PIPER AEROSTAR For Sale in Tulsa, Oklahoma PRICED TO SELL! 1981 Piper Aerostar "Super Star 700" Conversion w/ 3,852 TTAF. Garmin GNS-530W, GMA-347, GTX-330ES, KT-76A, TAS-610 Traffic Advisory Sys, KFC-200 AP w/ FD. Fresh paint in 2022. Very well cared for aircraft!
Engine
ENGINE 1: 745 Hours Since Major Overhaul by Ly-Con Rebuilding Co. (Repair Station #CT3R435L) 208 Hours Since Top Overhaul Most Recent Compressions as of May 2024: 1) 74, 2) 75, 3) 75, 4) 77, 5) 74, 6) 76. Make: Lycoming / Model: IO-540-AA1A5 / Serial #: L-21194-48A ENGINE 2: 1,444 Hours Since Major Overhaul by Stauffer Aero 576 Hours Top Overhaul Most Recent Compressions as of May 2024: 1) 75, 2) 76, 3) 74, 4) 78, 5) 76, 6) 75. Make: Lycoming / Model: IO-540-AA1A5 / Serial #: L-21122-48A PROPELLER 1: Left Propeller: 1,337 Hours Since Propeller Overhaul by Aero Propeller of Calgary LTD. PROPELLER 2: Right Propeller: 1,337 Hours Since Propeller Overhaul by Aero Propeller of Calgary LTD. All four magnetos overhauled in November 2025. All four brake master cylinders overhauled in November 2025.
Propeller
Left Propeller: 1,337 hours since Overhaul on 3-Blade Hot Prop by Aero Propeller of Calgary LTD. Right Propeller: 1,337 hours since Overhaul on 3-Blade Hot Prop by Aero Propeller of Calgary LTD.
Interior
Beige fabric interior upholstery with matching Beige fabric sidepanels. Off White interior window trim and headliner. Beige carpeting and seatbelts. Rated - 8.
Exterior
Aircraft Professionally Stripped, Etched and Painted by Redman Aviation in August 2022. Aircraft Primed Using MP171 Omni 2-Part Epoxy Primer. Aircraft Base: Toyota White 040 Accent Colors: GM Yellow WA423G, GM Black WA8555, Toyota Urban Khaki Grey 6X3, BMW Electric Blue B86, Omaha Orange P62. Rated - 9 to 9+.
Inspection
Annual Inspection just completed in November 2025. Next annual due date: Dec 1, 2026. No Known Damage History.
Modifications / STCs
• November Whiskey EZ Glide Seats Slides installed on Pilot & Co-Pilot Seats
• Davtron M800 Chronometer
• All four magnetites overhauled in November 2025.
• All four brake master cylinders overhauled in November 2025.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$195,000
$205,000
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Tulsa, OK | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
aircraftdealer.com
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$195,000
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Greenville, SC | May 08, 2026 | 70 days | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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$205,000
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Tulsa, OK | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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$209,322 *
GBP £154,930
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Tulsa, OK | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$211,321
|
Tulsa, Oklahoma | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Aerostar
This 1981 Piper Aerostar (N535RB) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,852 hours on the airframe. There are currently 12 Aerostar aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $159,000 to $499,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $205,000.
The Aerostar cruises at 220 kts (407 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 34 GPH (129 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $211/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase.
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Piper Aerostar — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N535RB.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Piper Aerostar
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Models PA-60-600, PA-60-601, PA-60-601P, PA-60-602P, and PA-60-700P Airplanes
View full AD →Aerostar Aircraft Corporation PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) Series (Formerly Piper Aircraft Corporation) Airplanes
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