1966 PIPER TURBO AZTEC
Starts from the median asking price of 37 comparable Piper Multi-Engine Piston listings ($184,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time -3,031 hr vs comps +6.1%
- Engine time +56 hr vs comps -0.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (65% of comps) +4.9%
- Autopilot (62% of comps) +1.1%
- No ADS-B (62% of comps have one) -1.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper TURBO AZTEC |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,860 hrs |
| Engine time | 308 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PM1000, King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-Tec |
| Avionics / ADF | KR87, ADF 140 |
| Avionics / DME | KN63 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Private Aircraft Airframe SN 27-3305 In very good condition Empty Weight: 3549.5 Lbs (weighed 16.06.2011) MTOW: 5200 Lbs Total Fuel Capacity: 192 USG Always hangared Annual Inspection with partial repaint completed 07/2020 ARC Valid through 07/2021 LH Turbocharger replaced 02/2021 Airframe flexible hoses, hydraulic and brakes, replaced July 2020 New engine flexible oil and fuel lines (60 hoses) replaced December 2019 LH Inboard Fuel Cell replaced Feb. 2005 Janitrol Cabin Hater replaced Feb 2005 at Heater Hobbs 969 Hrs Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Modifications
Airesearch Garret Turbocharger System: STC SA 909WE Surface Pneumatic De-Icing System STC SA 155EA Vortex Generators STC SA00376SE Bracket Air Filters STC SA71GL Windshield Heated Panel and Propeller Electric De-Icing Systems 2 Heated Pitot Heads Oxygen System with outlets for 6 occupants up to FL250 Met-Co-Aire Tip Tanks, STC SA146-OWE Long Range Fuel Tanks Steve's Improved Fuel Gascolator Assemblies STC SA01026SE, EASA STC 10054221 Polished Spinners Ice Protection Shields on fuselage nose sides Janitrol Combustion Cabin Heater Long Aztec Nose, Apache Conversion STC SA1314SW LED Taxi and Landing Lights External Power Receptacle Optional Flap Position Indicator Dual RPM Indicator 2 each 75 USG Ferry Tanks with Electric Fuel Pumps (not installed) Airesearch Garret Turbocharger System: STC SA 909WE Surface Pneumatic De-Icing System STC SA 155EA Windshield Heated Panel and Propeller Electric De-Icing Systems 2 Heated Pitot Heads Oxygen System with outlets for 6 occupants up to FL250 Met-Co-Aire Tip Tanks, STC SA146-OWE 2 ea 24 USG Long Range Fuel Tanks Polished Spinners Ice Protection Shields on fuselage nose sides Janitrol Combustion Cabin Heater Extended Aztec Nose, Apache Modification Aircraft Corp.PA-23-250 E-Nose and Baggage PN: 3101-1, FAA STC SA1314SW, Installed in 2013 Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generators, FAA STC SA00375SE installed in April 1997 Improved Fuel Gascolators PN: SA3-01, FAA STC SA01026SE installed in April 2004 Whelen LED Taxi Light PN: 01-0771424-15 installed in 2013 Whelen Landing Light PN : 01-0790623-10 installed in 2013 Bracket Induction Air Filters BA-7610, FAA STC SA71GL External Power Receptacle Optional Flap Position Indicator Dual RPM Indicator Strobe Lights LED Beacon on vertical fin Swiss FOCA Approved Temporary Two each 75.0 US Gal. Ferry Tanks Installation (Currently not installed but available, will bring the total fuel capacity to 342 USG) Engine Cowl Plugs Aircraft Canopy Cover
Avionics
King KMA24 Audio Panel/Marker Beacon Garmin GNS530 WAAS Mid Continent MD41-1464A GPS Switch/Annunciator, CDI-OBS with Test Switch King KX155 NAV-COM King KCS55 HSI with KI525A Indicator King KG102A Gyro King KMT112 Flux Valve King KA51B Slaving Acc. King KI204 VOR / LOC Indicator King KR87 ADF with KI229 RMI-101 Indicator Narco ADF 140 with RMI Indicator KN63 DME Garmin GTX330 Transponder mode C and S King KT76A Transponder C AR500 and ACK A30 Blind Encoders S-Tec System 60 Autopilot STC SA5327SW-D with Flight Director, Altitude Hold / Altitude Preselect Electric Pitch Trim / ST-251 Yaw Damper STC SA5328SW-D S-TEC 6413-14 Flight Director S-TEC Comp. Interface ACK A-30 Blind Encoder PAI-700 Vertical Compass PS Engineering PM-1000 Intercom, Voice Activated for 6 occupants JET 501 Stand-By 2'' Attitude Indicator King KRA10A Radar Altimeter with RB-125 14/28V Power Booster King KI250 Radar Altimeter Indicator 3M/BF Goodrich WX1000 Stromscope Copilot instrument panel with Airspeed Indicator, Attitude Indicator, Directional Gyro and Altimeter Alcor Dual EGT Alcor Dual CHT Shadin Digiflo Fuel Flow Computer STC SA608GL and STC SE611GL Shadin ADC-200 Air Data Computer, Horumeter Becker EPU400 Emergency Power Unit coupled to NAV/COM 2 with NAV 2 Indicator, 2" JET Stand-by Attitude Indicator, Phone Amplifier, XPDR 2 ME-406 ELT with Remote Switch on instrument panel Provision for installation of King KHF950 HF Radio with 2 RB125, 14/28 V power boosters (converters) Davtron Outside Air Temperature and Voltage Indicator Analogic Chronometer Avionics Master Switch Avionics Override Switch Overheat Override Switch Selector Switch: NAV 1-GPS-NAV 2 EPU Press to Test Switch with Volt Indicator Hobbsmeter
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | TURBO AZTEC |
| Serial Number | 273305 |
| Registration # | HB-LDH |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | Locarno, Switzerland (LSZL) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,860 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 5,200 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 3,549.5 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 192 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540-J4A5 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 250 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 308 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2010 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540-J4A5 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 250 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 1,660 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 1995 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-E2YK-2RBSF |
| Prop 1 Time | 40 SMOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-E2YK-2RBSF |
| Prop 2 Time | 40 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530AW |
|---|---|
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330 |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING KT76A |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | S-TEC/COBHAM MOD KIT 60-1 |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | King KMA24 Audio Panel/Marker Beacon Garmin GNS530 WAAS Mid Continent MD41-1464A GPS Switch/Annunciator, CDI-OBS with Test Switch King KX155 NAV-COM King KCS55 HSI with KI525A Indicator King KG102A Gyro King KMT112 Flux Valve King KA51B Slaving Acc. King KI204 VOR / LOC Indicator King KR87 ADF with KI229 RMI-101 Indicator Narco ADF 140 with RMI Indicator KN63 DME Garmin GTX330 Transponder mode C and S King KT76A Transponder C AR500 and ACK A30 Blind Encoders S-Tec System 60 Autopilot STC SA5327SW-D with Flight Director, Altitude Hold / Altitude Preselect Electric Pitch Trim / ST-251 Yaw Damper STC SA5328SW-D S-TEC 6413-14 Flight Director S-TEC Comp. Interface ACK A-30 Blind Encoder PAI-700 Vertical Compass PS Engineering PM-1000 Intercom, Voice Activated for 6 occupants JET 501 Stand-By 2'' Attitude Indicator King KRA10A Radar Altimeter with RB-125 14/28V Power Booster King KI250 Radar Altimeter Indicator 3M/BF Goodrich WX1000 Stromscope Copilot instrument panel with Airspeed Indicator, Attitude Indicator, Directional Gyro and Altimeter Alcor Dual EGT Alcor Dual CHT Shadin Digiflo Fuel Flow Computer STC SA608GL and STC SE611GL Shadin ADC-200 Air Data Computer, Horumeter Becker EPU400 Emergency Power Unit coupled to NAV/COM 2 with NAV 2 Indicator, 2" JET Stand-by Attitude Indicator, Phone Amplifier, XPDR 2 ME-406 ELT with Remote Switch on instrument panel Provision for installation of King KHF950 HF Radio with 2 RB125, 14/28 V power boosters (converters) Davtron Outside Air Temperature and Voltage Indicator Analogic Chronometer Avionics Master Switch Avionics Override Switch Overheat Override Switch Selector Switch: NAV 1-GPS-NAV 2 EPU Press to Test Switch with Volt Indicator Hobbsmeter |
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Airesearch Garret Turbocharger System: STC SA 909WE Surface Pneumatic De-Icing System STC SA 155EA Windshield Heated Panel and Propeller Electric De-Icing Systems 2 Heated Pitot Heads Oxygen System with outlets for 6 occupants up to FL250 Met-Co-Aire Tip Tanks, STC SA146-OWE 2 ea 24 USG Long Range Fuel Tanks Polished Spinners Ice Protection Shields on fuselage nose sides Janitrol Combustion Cabin Heater Extended Aztec Nose, Apache Modification Aircraft Corp.PA-23-250 E-Nose and Baggage PN: 3101-1, FAA STC SA1314SW, Installed in 2013 Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generators, FAA STC SA00375SE installed in April 1997 Improved Fuel Gascolators PN: SA3-01, FAA STC SA01026SE installed in April 2004 Whelen LED Taxi Light PN: 01-0771424-15 installed in 2013 Whelen Landing Light PN : 01-0790623-10 installed in 2013 Bracket Induction Air Filters BA-7610, FAA STC SA71GL External Power Receptacle Optional Flap Position Indicator Dual RPM Indicator Strobe Lights LED Beacon on vertical fin Swiss FOCA Approved Temporary Two each 75.0 US Gal. Ferry Tanks Installation (Currently not installed but available, will bring the total fuel capacity to 342 USG) Engine Cowl Plugs Aircraft Canopy Cover |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Airesearch Garret Turbocharger System: STC SA 909WE Surface Pneumatic De-Icing System STC SA 155EA Vortex Generators STC SA00376SE Bracket Air Filters STC SA71GL Windshield Heated Panel and Propeller Electric De-Icing Systems 2 Heated Pitot Heads Oxygen System with outlets for 6 occupants up to FL250 Met-Co-Aire Tip Tanks, STC SA146-OWE Long Range Fuel Tanks Steve's Improved Fuel Gascolator Assemblies STC SA01026SE, EASA STC 10054221 Polished Spinners Ice Protection Shields on fuselage nose sides Janitrol Combustion Cabin Heater Long Aztec Nose, Apache Conversion STC SA1314SW LED Taxi and Landing Lights External Power Receptacle Optional Flap Position Indicator Dual RPM Indicator 2 each 75 USG Ferry Tanks with Electric Fuel Pumps (not installed) |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2002 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | All new engine flexible oil and fuel lines (60 hoses) replaced February 8, 2019 Annual Inspection completed July 29, 2020 with new hydraulic system hoses, new right hand outboard fuel cell ARC Valid through July 30, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 23C Turbo Aztec
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 23C Turbo Aztec (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 645 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 205 kts · 236 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 820.0 / 850.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-23C Turbo Aztec seats up to 5 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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