Piper Aerostar Aircraft 1980s
1980s piston twins include the Baron 55/58, Cessna 310/340/414/421, Piper Seneca II/III, Aerostar, Cheyenne (piston versions). Engines are typically on at least one overhaul; pressurised twins need pressure-vessel inspection on 40+ year airframes. Mandate-upgrade investment varies widely — some 1980s twins are mandate-current, others need significant work. Verify both engine logs separately; divergent overhaul cycles are common on twins.
8 used Piper Aerostar aircraft for sale 1980s · $205K – $499K · updated 6 hours ago
About the Piper Aerostar
The Piper Aerostar (PA-60, originally Ted Smith Aerostar) is a fast, pressurised piston twin — twin turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540s power it to cruise speeds around 260 knots, faster than most cabin-class twins of its era. With a sleek, slim fuselage and a six-seat pressurised cabin, the Aerostar is the performance flagship of the piston-twin world but requires careful systems expertise. Production ended in 1984; Aerostar conversions (Machen, etc.) modernise systems and add more power.
Piper Aerostar Specifications
Model specPiper has not yet published final specifications for the Aerostar. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
8 Piper Aerostar For Sale
There are currently 8 used Piper Aerostar for sale, ranging from $205,000 to $499,900, with a median asking price of $352,999.
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Browse all Piper models →Piper Aerostar Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Aerostar cost? Used Aerostar prices: $205K – $499K, average $349K (median $352K), across 6 priced of 8 active listings.
Based on 6 priced 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 Piper Aerostar
When buying a Piper Aerostar, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Piper Aerostar Inventory by Country
| United States | 1 |
Piper Aerostar by Price
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Piper Aerostar Safety Record
Across all Aerostar variants, 40 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2024. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | Grass Valley, CA | Minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting wind condition. |
| Jul 02, 2021 | Wichita, KS | Minor | The pilot’s improper fuel planning and management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion… |
| Oct 05, 2019 | Kokomo, IN | Fatal (1) | The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a dual engine power loss caused by the line … |
| Mar 11, 2017 | Reno, NV | Incident | The failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident … |
| Jan 05, 2012 | Las Vegas, NV | Incident | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. |
NTSB records 1982–2024. Includes all Piper Aerostar variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.