Piper PA-23 Aztec financing, specs & price
Rugged twin, known-ice, cargo hauler. Built 1960-1981; Lycoming IO-540 (250 hp ea); 6 seats; 180-knot cruise.
What a PA-23 Aztec costs to finance
Payment examples at three price points, using typical lender guidelines for twin-engine aircraft and a 7.75% illustrative APR. Your rate depends on credit, loan size, term and the specific airplane.
| Example | Price | Down | Loan | Term | Payment @ 7.75% | Range @ 6.99–9.99% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older / higher-time | $55,000 | 20% ($11,000) | $44,000 | 15 yrs | $414/mo | $395–$473 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $85,000 | 20% ($17,000) | $68,000 | 15 yrs | $640/mo | $611–$730 |
| Late / low-time | $130,000 | 20% ($26,000) | $104,000 | 15 yrs | $979/mo | $934–$1,117 |
Principal and interest only; excludes insurance, taxes and fees. Prices are typical asking ranges from our aircraft database — verify any specific airplane with Vref or Aircraft Bluebook and a pre-buy inspection. Not a quote or commitment to lend.
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PA-23 Aztec specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Lycoming IO-540 (250 hp ea)
- Production
- 1960-1981
- Seats
- 6
- Cruise
- 180 kts
- Range
- 1100 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 144 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 28 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $203
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $1.13
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 5.1 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $20,272
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a PA-23 Aztec
- Multi-engine rating required
- Known-ice certification valuable
- Fuel burn is high—operating costs substantial
- Strong useful load but aging fleet
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Both engine compressions and times
- Nacelle corrosion
- Fuel bladder condition
- De-ice boots (if equipped)
- Gear actuators
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
Buying and owning a PA-23 Aztec
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Piper PA-23 Aztec financing FAQs
How much does a Piper PA-23 Aztec cost?
Typical asking prices for a Piper PA-23 Aztec run from about $55,000 for older or higher-time examples to $130,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $85,000. Engine time, avionics, damage history and paint/interior drive the spread — confirm with a Vref or Aircraft Bluebook valuation and a pre-buy inspection.
What is the monthly payment on a Piper PA-23 Aztec?
At a $85,000 purchase price with 20% down ($17,000), a $68,000 loan over 15 years is about $640 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $611–$730 across the 6.99%–9.99% range lenders published as of September 2026. Principal and interest only.
How much down payment do I need for a Piper PA-23 Aztec?
Twin-engine aircraft typically need 15–30% down, with maximum terms of about 10–15 years, and many lenders prefer twins built in 1970 or later. Examples here use 20% down.
What does a Piper PA-23 Aztec cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 28 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $203 per hour, or about $1.13 per nautical mile at a 180-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Piper PA-23 Aztec?
Usually, yes. Lenders finance piston singles without a fixed age limit, though pre-1960 aircraft may need a larger down payment and shorter term, and airframes over 10,000 hours are often excluded. Complete logbooks, AD compliance and a clean pre-buy matter more than the year on an older PA-23 Aztec.
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