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    This document compares specifications of three models of the Piper Aztec aircraft from 1961, 1965, and 1968. It provides details on the engines, fuel systems, weights and capacities, and performance metrics. The key differences between the models include upgrades from carbureted to fuel injected engines in 1965 and 1968, an increase in maximum takeoff weight from 4,800 lbs. to 5,200 lbs., and minor performance changes like reduced best rate of climb and service ceiling in the 1968 model.

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    This document compares specifications of three models of the Piper Aztec aircraft from 1961, 1965, and 1968. It provides details on the engines, fuel systems, weights and capacities, and performance metrics. The key differences between the models include upgrades from carbureted to fuel injected engines in 1965 and 1968, an increase in maximum takeoff weight from 4,800 lbs. to 5,200 lbs., and minor performance changes like reduced best rate of climb and service ceiling in the 1968 model.

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    Piper Aztec, Aztec C and D Models Performance and Specs

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    1961 PA-23-250 1965 PA-23-250 1968 PA-23-250

    Piper Aztec Piper Aztec C Piper Aztec D


    Engines:
    2 Lyc. O-540- 2 Lyc. IO-540- 2 Lyc. IO-540-
    Model
    A1B5 C4B5 C4B5
    No. Cylinders 6 6 6
    Displacement 541.5 cu. in. 541.5 cu. in. 541.5 cu. in.
    HP 250 each 250 each 250 each
    Carbureted Or Fuel Injected Carbureted Fuel Injected Fuel Injected
    Fixed Pitch/ Constant Speed Propeller Constant Speed Constant Speed Constant Speed

    Fuel:
    Fuel Capacity 144 gallons 144 gallons 144 gallons
    Min. Octane Fuel 91 91 91
    Avg. Fuel Burn at 75% power in
    28 gallons 27.4 gallons Unknown
    standard conditions per hour

    Weights and Capacities:


    Takeoff/Landing Weight Normal
    4,800 lbs. 5,200 lbs./4,940 lbs. 5,200 lbs./4,940 lbs
    Category
    Takeoff/Landing Weight Utility
    N/A N/A N/A
    Category
    Standard Empty Weight 2,775 lbs. 2,933 lbs. 3,006 lbs.
    Max. Useful Load Normal Category 2,025 lbs. 2,267 lbs. 2,194 lbs.
    Max. Useful Load Utility Category N/A N/A N/A
    Baggage Capacity 200 lbs. 300 lbs. 300 lbs.
    12 quarts each 12 quarts each 12 quarts each
    Oil Capacity
    engine engine engine

    Performance
    Do Not Exceed Speed 216 KCAS 216 KCAS 216 KCAS
    Max. Structural Cruising Speed 172 KCAS 172 KCAS 172 KCAS
    Stall Speed Clean 62 Knots 64 Knots 64 Knots
    Stall Speed Landing Configuration 54 Knots 59 Knots 59 Knots
    Climb Best Rate 1650 FPM 1650 FPM 1490 FPM
    Wing Loading 23.5 lbs./sq. ft. 25.05 lbs./sq. ft. 25.05 lbs./sq. ft.
    Power Loading 9.6 lbs./hp 10.4 lbs./hp 10.1 lbs./hp
    Service Ceiling 21,000 ft. 21,000 ft. 19,800 ft.

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