1981 Piper Aztec F PA23-250 for sale

1981 Piper Aztec F PA23-250

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$170,268
Location New Zealand
Total Time 2,200 hrs
Seats 6
Reg # ZK-ECM New Zealand
Cruise 149 kts (276 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

TTSN: 2,200 hrs

TSO Engines: 1,100 / 873 hrs

TSO Props: 301 / 873 hrs

Engines & props on condition due calendar/time-ex

Honeywell digital avionics, SPIFR capability

Honeywell KFC200 A/P

Co-pilot instruments

L/R Fuel (6.5 hrs endurance)

Sheepskin seat covers

Cabin cover & engine blanks.

This is one of the last Aztecs ever built and is very low time. Immaculate condition. Original paint and interior. Legendary payload capability. Can fly 900 nm + IFR reserves @ 160kts TAS. Fuel consumption: 100L/hr. Can operate off 700m runways. Superb aircraft of its type.

This airplane would suit a corporate or private owner who wants multi-engine safety and performance.

Sold with fresh 100hr/annual inspection. Maintenance contract available. Pilot type rating available.

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

Price Comparison

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Listing Source
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$170,268
$168,790

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Aztec F PA23-250

This 1981 Piper Aztec F PA23-250 (ZK-ECM) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 2,200 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $170,268.

The Aztec F PA23-250 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: 2,200 hours
Budget $360 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Aztec F PA23-250 — 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (ZK-ECM) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

New Zealand

NZ

Seller reported

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.

We'll check ZK-ECM against the NTSB accident database.

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