Piper Aircraft
PA-23 Aztec F
The Piper PA-23 Aztec F is a rugged six-seat piston twin renowned for its docile handling, strong useful load, and forgiving single-engine performance. Powered by two 250 hp Lycoming IO-540 engines, it served as a versatile personal, charter, and utility twin and remains popular for its reliability and easy maintenance.
- Rugged, forgiving six-seat piston twin
- Two 250 hp Lycoming IO-540 engines
- Strong useful load and good single-engine handling
- Popular for personal, charter, and utility roles
- Simple, easy-to-maintain design
- Long production run and large support network
PA-23 Aztec F key specifications
- Range
- 1,000 nm
- Cruise speed
- 175 kts
- Passengers
- up to 6
- Max take-off weight
- 5,200 lb
- Engines
- 2 × Piston
About the PA-23 Aztec F
Introduced in 1976 in the United States, the Piper Aircraft PA-23 Aztec F is a twin-engine piston aircraft from the Aztec Series family built for the redundancy of two engines at modest running cost. It is a long-serving design with a deep support and parts network.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 1,000 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 175 knots. It seats up to 6 passengers and is powered by 2 Lycoming IO-540-C4B5 engines.
Its 1,000 nm range makes it well matched to regional and short-to-medium legs. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight.
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