Piper PA-23 Aztec Model Guide
Piper PA-23 Aztec · Model Guide
Overview
The Piper PA-23 Aztec is a twin-engine piston aircraft built from 1960 to 1981 and seating 4 to 6. The limitations sheet lists 250 hp. Maximum takeoff weight is 5,200 lb, with 144 gal of fuel on board, of which 140 gal is usable. This guide draws on Aztec E and F handbooks, a weight-and-balance sheet and airworthiness directives.
- Max takeoff 5,200 lb, max landing 4,940 lb, max zero fuel 4,400 lb. Baggage limit is 150 lb forward and 150 lb rear.
- Fuel: 144 gal total, 140 usable. The limitations sheet lists 100/130 fuel.
- Key speeds (KIAS, E/F checklist): rotate 70, best rate 102, best single-engine rate 89, gear-extended limit 130.
- Check AD compliance: the flap control torque tube and exhaust system have recurring inspections.
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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
- Total fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 144
Performance
- Descent rate (fpm) ·
- 1,000
- Descent speed (kt) ·
- 132
- Approach speed (kt) ·
- 76
- Emergency descent speed (kt) ·
- 143
- Short field approach speed (kt) ·
- 68
V-speeds
- VR_KTS ·
- 70
- VX_KTS ·
- 93
- VY_KTS ·
- 102
- VLE_KTS ·
- 130
- VXSE_KTS ·
- 85
- VYSE_KTS ·
- 89
- VFE_FULL_KTS ·
- 108
Weight & balance
- Cg aft limit (in) ·
- 100.5
- Baggage rear max (lb) ·
- 150
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 4,940
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 5,200
- Baggage forward max (lb) ·
- 150
- Max zero fuel weight (lb) ·
- 4,400
- Cg forward limit at max weight (in) ·
- 99
What years and seating does the Piper PA-23 Aztec have?
The Piper PA-23 Aztec was produced from 1960 to 1981 as a twin-engine piston aircraft seating 4 to 6.
What are the weight and fuel limits of the Piper PA-23 Aztec?
For the Piper PA-23 Aztec, max takeoff is 5,200 lb, max landing 4,940 lb and max zero fuel 4,400 lb. Total fuel is 144 gal, of which 140 gal is usable.
Which airworthiness directives should a Piper PA-23 Aztec buyer check?
For the Piper PA-23 Aztec, check the flap control torque tube AD (repeat inspections every 500 hours) and the exhaust system AD. Also review the NZ schedule items on wing spars, engine mounts and stabilator fittings.
What is the Piper PA-23 Aztec Model Guide?
The Piper PA-23 Aztec Model Guide is a model guide for the Piper PA-23 Aztec, dated 2026.
What year was the Piper PA-23 Aztec Model Guide published?
The Piper PA-23 Aztec Model Guide — the Piper PA-23 Aztec model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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In this document
Weight and balance
The W&B sheet gives CG limits of +99.0 to +100.5 at 5,200 lb (gear extended), +97.0 to +100.5 at 5,000 lb, and +87.6 to +100.5 at 3,540 lb or less. Fuel arm is 113, forward baggage arm 10, rear baggage arm 183. A heater swap changes empty weight: an 18 lb South Wind unit is replaced by a 25 lb C&D unit.
Inspections and ADs
CASA AD/PA-23/89 requires flap control torque tube inspection at 2,500 hours, then every 500 hours until replaced. AD/PA-23/46 requires exhaust and alternate air heat shroud inspection at each scheduled inspection (FAA AD 72-14-05 sets intervals of 100 hours or less). The NZ schedule also lists wing spar, engine mount and stabilator fitting items.
Operation and support
Checklist power: climb 24 in. MP and 2400 RPM; cruise 22-23 in. MP and 2200-2300 RPM. Aztec F charts use approach speeds of 76 KIAS (normal landing) and 68 KIAS (short field). The Piper parts catalog covers the Apache and Aztec; Piper ceased Aerofiche, and subscriptions are via Avantext.
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Safety notes
- Engine failure after takeoff (E/F checklist): pitch for blue line, gear and flaps up, feather the inoperative prop, hold zero sideslip.
- Emergency sheet: hold the speed at engine failure (100 KIAS max) until obstacles are cleared, then secure the inoperative engine.
- Handbooks apply only to the serial number named on the title page. The Aztec F POH is dated October 1, 1975. The Apache manual covers a different model.
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Full document text
Piper PA-23 Aztec Model Guide The Piper PA-23 Aztec is a twin-engine piston aircraft built from 1960 to 1981 and seating 4 to 6. The limitations sheet lists 250 hp. Maximum takeoff weight is 5,200 lb, with 144 gal of fuel on board, of which 140 gal is usable. This guide draws on Aztec E and F handbooks, a weight-and-balance sheet and airworthiness directives. • Max takeoff 5,200 lb, max landing 4,940 lb, max zero fuel 4,400 lb. Baggage limit is 150 lb forward and 150 lb rear. • Fuel: 144 gal total, 140 usable. The limitations sheet lists 100/130 fuel. • Key speeds (KIAS, E/F checklist): rotate 70, best rate 102, best single-engine rate 89, gear-extended limit 130. • Check AD compliance: the flap control torque tube and exhaust system have recurring inspections. Weight and balance The W&B sheet gives CG limits of +99.0 to +100.5 at 5,200 lb (gear extended), +97.0 to +100.5 at 5,000 lb, and +87.6 to +100.5 at 3,540 lb or less. Fuel arm is 113, forward baggage arm 10, rear baggage arm 183. A heater swap changes empty weight: an 18 lb South Wind unit is replaced by a 25 lb C&D unit. Inspections and ADs CASA AD/PA-23/89 requires flap control torque tube inspection at 2,500 hours, then every 500 hours until replaced. AD/PA-23/46 requires exhaust and alternate air heat shroud inspection at each scheduled inspection (FAA AD 72-14-05 sets intervals of 100 hours or less). The NZ schedule also lists wing spar, engine mount and stabilator fitting items. Operation and support Checklist power: climb 24 in. MP and 2400 RPM; cruise 22-23 in. MP and 2200-2300 RPM. Aztec F charts use approach speeds of 76 KIAS (normal landing) and 68 KIAS (short field). The Piper parts catalog covers the Apache and Aztec; Piper ceased Aerofiche, and subscriptions are via Avantext. Safety notes: • Engine failure after takeoff (E/F checklist): pitch for blue line, gear and flaps up, feather the inoperative prop, hold zero sideslip. • Emergency sheet: hold the speed at engine failure (100 KIAS max) until obstacles are cleared, then secure the inoperative engine. • Handbooks apply only to the serial number named on the title page. The Aztec F POH is dated October 1, 1975. The Apache manual covers a different model.