The Piper 23 (ICAO type PA23) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 2,300 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,030 nm, a cruise speed of 205 knots, a service ceiling of 30,000 ft and seating for up to 6 across its variants.
Piper 23
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 1,732
- Active
- 1,710
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
22 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-23 PA-23 | — | 2,100–2,300 kg | 980–1,030 nm | 166–205 kt | 4–6 |
| PA-23-160 PA-23-160 | — | 2,100 kg | 1,030 nm | 166 kt | 4 |
| PA-23-235 PA-23-235 | — | 2,100–2,300 kg | 980–1,030 nm | 166–205 kt | 5–6 |
| PA-23-250 PA-23-250 | — | 2,100–5,400 kg | 980–1,890 nm | 166–320 kt | 6–11 |
| PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) PA-23-250 (Navy UO-1) | — | — | — | — | — |
| PA-E23-250 PA-E23-250 | — | 2,100 kg | 1,030 nm | 166 kt | — |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 1A10 · Rev 51 · issued 2006-08-07
- Category
- Normal
- MTOW
- 2,254 kg
- MZFW
- 1,996 kg
- Seats
- 6 passengers
- Fuel
- 545 L
2 Lycoming IO-540 series (See Item 113C)
CAR 3, dated November 1, 1949, including Amendments 3-1 through 3-9, dated December 15, 1952
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Piper 23 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper 23 fleet — updated daily.
60 yearsmedian age
Of the 1,263 registered Piper 23 with a known build year (73% of the 1,732 we track), the median age is 60 years.
41changed registration in 12 months
41 of the 1,732 registered Piper 23 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (2% of the fleet), across 41 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 19
- Tracked flights
- 43
- Tracked flight hours
- 99
- Share of fleet flying
- 1%
19 Piper 23 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 43 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
22Piper 23 listed for sale
Asking prices from $25K to $395K, typically $89K–$230K — based on 51 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Piper 23 manuals & documents
37 documents for the Piper 23 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Airworthiness Directives · Service Bulletins · Supplemental Type Certificate · Emergency Procedures. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is the original Pilot’s Operating Handbook for the Piper PA-23 Apache, published in 1958. It serves as a reference guide for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, providing essential information about the aircraft's operation, specifications, and limitations. However, it is important to note that this manual has not been updated and is not intended for use in flight planning. Users should be aware that the information may be outdated and should consult more current resources for flight operations.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 3,800 lbs
- Wingspan: 38 feet
- Length: 26 feet 4 inches
- Maximum speed: 200 knots
- Stall speed: 60 knots
- Service ceiling: 15,000 feet
- Range: 700 nautical miles
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- ReadPiper Apache Owner’s Manual195858 pages · 2.4 MB · via www.advancedaviation.com.au
- ReadPA-23-250 E/F Piper Aztec Checklist2 pages · 256 KB · via airamericafc.com
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook521 pages · 7.8 MB · via static1.squarespace.com
- ReadPiper PA-23 Aztec Pilot's Operating Handbook179 pages · 5.5 MB · via amsflightschool.com
Checklist
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
Weight & Balance
- ReadINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEATER KIT #1 P/N CD11005K1201518 pages · 774 KB · via janitrol.aero
- ReadWeight & Balance for the Piper PA-23 Aztec198 pages · 15.9 MB · via static1.squarespace.com
- ReadWeight & Balance for the Piper PA-23 Aztec84 pages · 9.6 MB · via willow-mylesnuffer-hhk7.squarespace.com
- ReadWeight & Balance for Piper PA-23 Aztec7 pages · 373 KB · via wingsflightschool.com
Wiring Diagrams
- ReadHEATER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL CD25K KIT, P/N CD940-25K12 AND CD940-25K24, MODEL CD35K KIT, P/N CD940-35K12 AND CD940-35K24, MODEL CD45K KIT, P/N CD940-45K12 AND CD940-45K24200116 pages · 384 KB · via janitrol.aero
- ReadWiring Diagram for the Piper PA-23 Aztec8 pages · 1.2 MB · via janitrol.aero
Specifications
Other Documents
Model Guide
Airworthiness Directives
- ReadAirworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Piper PA-23 Series (Apache and Aztec)202220 pages · 245 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/PA-23/4620091 pages · 14 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES20032 pages · 21 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
Service Bulletins
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 540B20216 pages · 146 KB · via s3.amazonaws.com
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 129920174 pages · 514 KB · via s3.amazonaws.com
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN NO. 12662014540 KB · via clvaw-cdnwnd.com
- ReadService Bulletin No. 771A2011533 KB · via clvaw-cdnwnd.com
- ReadService Bulletin No. 5471977171 KB · via regulations.gov
Supplemental Type Certificate
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What is the range of the Piper 23?
The Piper 23 has a maximum range of 1,030 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper 23 carry?
The Piper 23 seats up to 6 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper 23?
The Piper 23's maximum take-off weight is 2,300 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper 23?
The Piper 23's ICAO type designator is PA23.
How many Piper 23 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 1,732 registered Piper 23 airframes worldwide.
Registered 23 aircraft
Individual 23 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- C-FIDS· 1998
- N92BC· 1995
- N48Y· 1981
- N2608Z· 1981
- N2345R· 1981
- N23AV· 1981
- N52WW· 1981
- N2090· 1981
- N1577R· 1981
- N959C· 1981
- N8006J· 1981
- N2604Z· 1981
- N77KK· 1980
- N510AD· 1980
- N178G· 1980
- N2516Z· 1980
- N827EC· 1980
- N341CH· 1980
- N46SD· 1980
- N101HH· 1980
- N333JD· 1980
- N2582Z· 1980
- N317PZ· 1980
- C-GRYD· 1980