1971 PIPER TURBO AZTEC E
Starts from the median asking price of 91 comparable Piper Multi-Engine Piston listings ($195,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -6 vs comparable listings -9.0%
- Airframe time +1,449 hr vs comps -2.9%
- Engine time +207 hr vs comps -2.9%
- Modern GPS navigator (69% of comps) +4.3%
- No Autopilot (63% of comps have one) -1.9%
- ADS-B (58% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 18 for sale of 896 FAA-registered +3.3%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper TURBO AZTEC E |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 7,860 hrs |
| Engine time | 1563 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description N227CA, a Piper Aztec Turbo E, is a great example of an affordable, but strong and capable aircraft with a lot of life left. Regularly operated fully loaded on long cross country trips, it has proven its reliability over the years, and being maintained thoroughly with no expense spared, it plans to for many years to come. No known damage history. Spent the beginning of its life in Australia before being imported to the United States in late 2000. Log books during the time spent in Australia are currently missing but in the process of tracking down. Logs since then are complete. Great Opportunity to get into a Reliable and Capable platform! Annual due 6/2026; all AD's current Located at KJWY Midlothian, Texas Broker: Alan Faulk Zane Co Aero, T67 Office Airframe Total Time: 7860 No Damage History, Missing logs before 1964 All AD's current Logs since being in the United States show impeccable maintenance and inspections
Modifications
Engines- Lycoming TIO-540-C1A (250HP) Left Engine Time: 1563 Hours Right Engine Time: 846 Hours Right Engine Top Overhaul done at 650 Hours Notable: Good Compressions, All Strong Above 70/80, Freshly Overhauled Fuel Pumps, New Lightweight Starters Props- Hartzell 2-blade Constant Speed, Fully Feathering Props Left Prop Time: 580 Hours Right Prop Time: 516 Hours
Avionics
GPS: Garmin GNS 430W NAV/COM: King KX155 Audio Panel: Garmin GMA 340 Transponder: Garmin GTX 330 (ADS-B out) Engine Monitor: Colored JPI EDM-830 Auto Pilot: Altimatic 3b (2-Axis) Standard 6-pack Configuration
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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