Piper Aztec Aircraft 1970s
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.
22 used Piper Aztec aircraft for sale 1970s · $53K – $395K · updated 5 hours ago
About the Piper Aztec
The Piper Aztec (PA-23-250) is a rugged 250-hp piston twin built to haul. With two engines, a roomy cabin and strong useful load, it earned a reputation as a dependable load-hauler for charter, cargo and personal travel, cruising around 190 kt. Produced through the A–F variants plus turbocharged models, the Aztec is the heavier, more capable evolution of Piper's original Apache twin.
Piper Aztec Specifications
Model specPiper has not yet published final specifications for the Aztec. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.
22 Piper Aztec For Sale
Browse all 22 listings →There are currently 22 used Piper Aztec for sale, ranging from $53,859 to $395,000, with a median asking price of $221,274.
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Browse all Piper models →Piper Aztec Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Aztec cost? Used Aztec prices: $53K – $395K, average $208K (median $221K), across 17 priced of 22 active listings.
Based on 11 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 Aztec
When buying a Piper Aztec, 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 Aztec Inventory by Country
| United States | 15 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Ireland | 1 |
Piper Aztec Inventory by State
| Florida | 4 |
| California | 2 |
| Maryland | 2 |
| South Carolina | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
Piper Aztec by Price
| Under $100k | 3 |
| Under $200k | 6 |
| Under $300k | 12 |
| Under $500k | 14 |
Recently Sold Piper Aztec
| 1979 Aztec | $219,900 |
Piper Aztec Safety Record
Across all Aztec variants, 2 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1985–1985. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 1985 | NORTH ADAMS, MA | Minor | — |
| May 31, 1985 | VERO BEACH, FL | Incident | — |
NTSB records 1985–1985. Includes all Piper Aztec variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.