Aerostar 601P Aircraft under $300,000
The Aerostar 601P is a pressurised, turbocharged cabin-class piston twin — combining the Aerostar family's class-leading speed with high-altitude, pressurised comfort. Sleek and fast, it is one of the most capable piston twins for owners who want to travel quickly and comfortably above the weather, provided it is maintained and flown by knowledgeable hands.
2 used Aerostar 601P aircraft for sale under $300,000 · 6-seat · Reference price ~$350,000 ($220,000–$600,000) · updated yesterday
Aerostar 601P Specifications
Model specThe Aerostar 601P is a 6-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 260 kt (482 km/h), a range of 1,086 nm (2,011 km), and a useful load of 1,800 lbs (816 kg).
Aerostar 601P for Sale
Aerostar 601P asking prices range from $105,000 to $274,515, with a median of $189,757 (market reference $350,000).
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Aerostar 601P Price & Cost
How much does a Aerostar 601P cost? Used 601P prices: $105K – $274K, average $189K (median $189K); market reference $350K, across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Aerostar 601P
Buying a Aerostar 601P comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Frequently Asked Questions — Aerostar 601P
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Aerostar 601P Inventory by Country
| United States | 3 |
| Australia | 1 |
Aerostar 601P by Price
| Under $200k | 1 |
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 3 |
Aerostar 601P by Decade
| 1970s | 2 |
Aerostar 601P Safety Record
Across all 601P variants, 2 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1997–2000. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
2
Total Events
0
Incidents
0
Serious
2
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2000 | COATESVILLE, PA | Fatal (2) | The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to establish a climb after pa… |
| Jan 03, 1997 | CHESAPEAKE, VA | Fatal (4) | failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance above the ground after takeoff. A related factor was the pil… |
NTSB records 1997–2000. Includes all Aerostar 601P variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.