PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 Model Guide
PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 · Model Guide
Overview
The PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 is a six-place, twin-engine piston airplane with two 250 hp Lycoming engines. The figures here come mainly from the Aztec "E" operating manual and checklist. They cover a normally aspirated version and a turbocharged version. Check any airplane against its own flight manual and weight and balance report.
- The Aztec E comes normally aspirated (IO-540-C4B5) or turbocharged (TIO-540-C1A). Both are rated 250 hp per engine, with a 5200 lb gross weight.
- Standard useful load is 2158 lbs normally aspirated and 1971 lbs turbocharged. Fuel capacity is 144 gal, of which 140 gal is usable.
- Published cruise is up to 210 mph at 4,000 ft normally aspirated, or up to 245 mph at 22,000 ft turbocharged.
- Check the records for SB 540B (stabilator tip tubes, Aztec F) and SB 1022 (induction air filter).
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Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 51 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 250
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 140
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 2,158
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 3,042
- Max fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 144
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 4,940
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 5,200
Performance
- Landing roll (ft) ·
- 850
- Best rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 1,490
- Takeoff ground roll (ft) ·
- 820
- Accelerate stop distance (ft) ·
- 2,220
- Normal cruise fuel burn (gph) ·
- 34
- Landing distance over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,620
- Takeoff distance over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,250
- Single engine rate of climb (fpm) ·
- 240
V-speeds
- VA_MPH ·
- 149
- VX_MPH ·
- 107
- VY_MPH ·
- 120
- VNE_MPH ·
- 249
- VNO_MPH ·
- 198
- VYSE_MPH ·
- 102
- VLO_LE_MPH ·
- 150
- VFE_FULL_FLAPS_MPH ·
- 125
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 2,158
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 144
- Max gross weight (lb) ·
- 5,200
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 4,940
- Max zero fuel weight (lb) ·
- 4,400
- Standard empty weight (lb) ·
- 3,042
What is the useful load of the PIPER Aztec PA-23-250?
For the PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 Model E, the standard useful load is 2158 lbs normally aspirated and 1971 lbs turbocharged. Gross weight is 5200 lbs. Your airplane's own weight and balance report governs.
How fast and how far does the PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 go?
The PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 normally aspirated cruises at up to 210 mph at 4,000 ft and 34.0 gph, with a published no-reserve range of 830 miles. The turbocharged version cruises at up to 245 mph at 22,000 ft with a range of 1050 miles.
What known inspections apply to the PIPER Aztec PA-23-250?
For the PIPER Aztec PA-23-250, SB 540B requires stabilator tip tube inspections on Aztec F serials 27-7654001 to 27-7954121, repeated every 100 hours. SB 1022 covers the induction air filter on serials 27-01 through 27-2504.
What is the PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 Model Guide?
The PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 Model Guide is a model guide for the PIPER Aztec PA-23-250, dated 2026.
What year was the PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 Model Guide published?
The PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 Model Guide — the PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the PIPER Aztec PA-23-250.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More PIPER Aztec PA-23-250manuals & documents
- Piper Aircraft, Inc. Service Bulletin and Service Letter IndexService Bulletins
- PA-23-250, Model E – Normal ChecklistChecklist
- SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 540BService Bulletins
- Piper SB 1022 - Inspection of Induction FilterService Bulletins
- AZTEC SERVICE MANUALMaintenance Manual
- AZTEC PARTS CATALOGParts Catalog
- THE PILOT'S OPERATING MANUALPilot's Operating Handbook
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In this document
Performance (Aztec E, gross weight, sea level)
Takeoff run is 820 ft and distance over a 50-ft barrier is 1250 ft. Accelerate-stop is 2220 ft. Landing roll is 850 ft and landing over 50 ft is 1620 ft. Best rate of climb is 1490 fpm normally aspirated and 1530 fpm turbocharged. Single-engine rate of climb is 240 fpm normally aspirated and 265 fpm turbocharged.
Weights, fuel and engines
Maximum gross weight is 5200 lbs and maximum landing weight is 4940 lbs. Standard empty weight is 3042 lbs normally aspirated and 3229 lbs turbocharged. The normally aspirated engine uses 91/96 minimum octane fuel; the turbocharged engine uses 100/130. Each engine holds 12 qts of oil. Normal cruise burns 34.0 gph normally aspirated and 32.6 gph turbocharged.
What to check when buying
Piper built several six-place Aztec series (B, C, D, E, F), and the service manual lists the serial ranges. Confirm the exact model and serial number, then match it to the manual. The Piper service bulletin index and FAA airworthiness directive listings should be reviewed for open items. Avionics and autopilot parts are not listed in the parts catalog for later serial numbers.
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Safety notes
- SB 540B: stabilator tip tube and weight cracks on Aztec F serials 27-7654001 to 27-7954121. Recurring inspection at no more than 100 hours. Cracks must be repaired before the next flight.
- SB 1022: inspect the FACET induction air filter (Piper P/N 460-632) before the next flight. Replace within 25 hours if required, and look for debris if plastic has crumbled.
- Minimum controllable single-engine speed is 80 mph. Best single-engine rate of climb speed is 102 mph (IAS).
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Full document text
PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 Model Guide The PIPER Aztec PA-23-250 is a six-place, twin-engine piston airplane with two 250 hp Lycoming engines. The figures here come mainly from the Aztec "E" operating manual and checklist. They cover a normally aspirated version and a turbocharged version. Check any airplane against its own flight manual and weight and balance report. • The Aztec E comes normally aspirated (IO-540-C4B5) or turbocharged (TIO-540-C1A). Both are rated 250 hp per engine, with a 5200 lb gross weight. • Standard useful load is 2158 lbs normally aspirated and 1971 lbs turbocharged. Fuel capacity is 144 gal, of which 140 gal is usable. • Published cruise is up to 210 mph at 4,000 ft normally aspirated, or up to 245 mph at 22,000 ft turbocharged. • Check the records for SB 540B (stabilator tip tubes, Aztec F) and SB 1022 (induction air filter). Performance (Aztec E, gross weight, sea level) Takeoff run is 820 ft and distance over a 50-ft barrier is 1250 ft. Accelerate-stop is 2220 ft. Landing roll is 850 ft and landing over 50 ft is 1620 ft. Best rate of climb is 1490 fpm normally aspirated and 1530 fpm turbocharged. Single-engine rate of climb is 240 fpm normally aspirated and 265 fpm turbocharged. Weights, fuel and engines Maximum gross weight is 5200 lbs and maximum landing weight is 4940 lbs. Standard empty weight is 3042 lbs normally aspirated and 3229 lbs turbocharged. The normally aspirated engine uses 91/96 minimum octane fuel; the turbocharged engine uses 100/130. Each engine holds 12 qts of oil. Normal cruise burns 34.0 gph normally aspirated and 32.6 gph turbocharged. What to check when buying Piper built several six-place Aztec series (B, C, D, E, F), and the service manual lists the serial ranges. Confirm the exact model and serial number, then match it to the manual. The Piper service bulletin index and FAA airworthiness directive listings should be reviewed for open items. Avionics and autopilot parts are not listed in the parts catalog for later serial numbers. Safety notes: • SB 540B: stabilator tip tube and weight cracks on Aztec F serials 27-7654001 to 27-7954121. Recurring inspection at no more than 100 hours. Cracks must be repaired before the next flight. • SB 1022: inspect the FACET induction air filter (Piper P/N 460-632) before the next flight. Replace within 25 hours if required, and look for debris if plastic has crumbled. • Minimum controllable single-engine speed is 80 mph. Best single-engine rate of climb speed is 102 mph (IAS).