Piper Apache Aircraft 1960s
Pre-1980 piston twins are largely 1960s-70s vintage workhorses — Cessna 310, original Baron 55/58, Piper Apache/Aztec/Twin Comanche. Engines are typically on second or third overhaul; avionics typically replaced; pressurised variants (rare in this era) need pressure-vessel inspection. These are demanding aircraft to own well; budget for both engines on potentially divergent overhaul cycles, mandate-upgrade investment if not already complete, and corrosion-prone-area inspection.
1 used Piper Apache aircraft for sale 1960s · from $224K · updated 20 hours ago
About the Piper Apache
The Piper Apache (PA-23) is the original light piston twin — Piper's first twin, produced 1954-1962 with 150-160 hp Lycoming O-320s. A four-seat twin in a small, simple package, the Apache is the cheapest entry into twin-engine ownership but is older and has thinner parts support than the Aztec that succeeded it.
Piper Apache Specifications
Model specPiper has not yet published final specifications for the Apache. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
1 Piper Apache For Sale
There are currently 1 used Piper Apache for sale, ranging from $224,900 to $224,900, with a median asking price of $224,900.
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How much does a Piper Apache cost? Used Apache prices: from $224K, across 1 priced of 1 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 Piper Apache
When buying a Piper Apache, 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 Apache Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Apache. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database