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.
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.
2 used Piper Apache aircraft for sale 1960s · 4-seat · Reference price ~$75,000 ($45,000–$130,000) · updated 3 hours ago
Piper Apache Specifications
Model specThe Piper Apache is a 4-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 135 kt (250 km/h), a range of 616 nm (1,141 km), and a useful load of 1,300 lbs (590 kg).
Piper Apache for Sale
Piper Apache asking prices range from $59,500 to $224,900, with a median of $142,200 (market reference $75,000).
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Piper Apache Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Apache cost? Used Apache prices: $59K – $224K, average $142K (median $142K); market reference $75K, 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 Piper Apache
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Piper Apache Inventory by Country
| United States | 4 |
Piper Apache by Price
| Under $300k | 1 |
| Under $500k | 1 |
Recently Sold Piper Apache
| Apache | $45,000 |
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