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1981 PIPER AEROSTAR
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable PIPER AEROSTAR listings ($424,497), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +1,084 hr vs comps -2.2%
- Engine time -186 hr vs comps +0.6%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 24 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER AEROSTAR |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,852 hrs |
| Engine time | 745 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GNS530W |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-530W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
PRICED TO SELL! 1981 Piper Aerostar "Super Star 700" Conversion w/ 3,852 TTAF. FIKI certification. Factory A/C, Garmin GNS-530W, GMA-347, GTX-330ES, KT-76A, TAS-610 Traffic Advisory Sys, KFC-200 AP w/ FD. Fresh paint in 2022. Very well cared for aircraft!
Modifications
MACHEN SUPER STAR 700 CONVERSION (350 Horsepower per side) Landing Gear Reinforcement Kit installed (eligible for 800# higher Max Gross Takeoff Weight) Factory Flight Into Known Icing Conditions “FIKI” Certified (Controller unit for the hot plate windshield is currently inop) Factory Air-Conditioning November Whiskey EZ Glide Seats Slides installed on Pilot & Co-Pilot Seats Davtron M800 Chronometer All four magnetos overhauled in November 2025. All four brake master cylinders overhauled in November 2025. Overhauled Right Engine-Driven Fuel Pump in 2026
Avionics
Garmin GMA-347 Audio Panel Garmin GNS-530W WAAS-IFR GPS-Com with ILS, LOV, Large Color Moving Map and Terrain Avoidance Garmin GTX-330 Transponder Garmin GMX-200 Multi-Function Display King KY-196 TSO Digital Com #2 G4 Insight Engine Monitor TAS-610 Traffic Advisory System King KFC-200 Autopilot w/ Flight Director
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER AEROSTAR lands versus other PIPER AEROSTAR listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
99th pct3,852 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
20th pct745 hours since major overhaul · 20th percentile of 5 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | AEROSTAR |
| Serial Number | 62P09118165038 |
| Registration # | N535RB |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KRVS |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,852 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,394 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 209 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540-AA1A5 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | L-21194-48A |
| Engine 1 Horsepower | 350 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 745 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 1800 |
| Aftermarket Engine 1 STC | Yes |
| Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New | 2012 |
| Engine 1 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1055 |
| Engine 1 Turbocharged | Yes |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-540-AA1A5 |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | L-21122-48A |
| Engine 2 Horsepower | 350 HP |
| Engine 2 Time | 1,444 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 1800 |
| Aftermarket Engine 2 STC | Yes |
| Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New | 1999 |
| Engine 2 Time Remaining To Overhaul | 356 |
| Engine 2 Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Model | HC-C3YR-2UF |
| Prop 1 Time | 1337 SOH |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Model | HC-C3YR-2UF |
| Prop 2 Time | 1337 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
| Props Sync | Yes |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
|---|---|
| Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GMX200 |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330ES |
| Transponder 2 Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING KT76A |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | BENDIX/KING KFC200 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Terrain Warning System | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMA-347 Audio Panel Garmin GNS-530W WAAS-IFR GPS-Com with ILS, LOV, Large Color Moving Map and Terrain Avoidance Garmin GTX-330 Transponder Garmin GMX-200 Multi-Function Display King KY-196 TSO Digital Com #2 G4 Insight Engine Monitor TAS-610 Traffic Advisory System King KFC-200 Autopilot w/ Flight Director |
Additional Equipment
| Pressurized | Yes |
|---|---|
| Oxygen System | Yes |
| Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) | Yes |
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| A/C | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | Factory Flight Into Known Icing Conditions “FIKI” Certified (Controller unit for the hot plate windshield is currently inop) Factory Air-Conditioning November Whiskey EZ Glide Seats Slides installed on Pilot & Co-Pilot Seats Davtron M800 Chronometer All four magnetos overhauled in November 2025. All four brake master cylinders overhauled in November 2025. Overhauled Right Engine-Driven Fuel Pump in 2026 |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | MACHEN SUPER STAR 700 CONVERSION (350 Horsepower per side) Landing Gear Reinforcement Kit installed (eligible for 800# higher Max Gross Takeoff Weight) |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2022 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Next annual due date: January 1, 2027. No Known Damage History. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Propeller | Right Propeller Log.pdf Left Propeller Log.pdf |
|---|---|
| Engine | Right Engine Log.pdf Left Engine Log.pdf |
| Aircraft | Airframe Log.pdf |
| Miscellaneous | Weight & Balance.pdf |
