Piston Twin Aircraft for Sale
Twin-engine piston aircraft: Beechcraft, Piper, Cessna and more.
30 aircraft found (clear filters)
Category: piston-twin
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1981
1981 Piper Seminole
Piper Seminole
Manchester, United Kingdom
5,608 hrs TTAF
€129,950
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1980
1980 Beechcraft 58 Baron
Beechcraft 58 Baron
Van Nuys, CA
2,860 hrs TTAF
$320,000
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piston-twin
1976
1976 Beechcraft B55 Baron
Beechcraft B55 Baron
Lakeland, FL
7,675 hrs TTAF
£150,000
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piston-twin
1982
1982 Beechcraft 58 Baron
Beechcraft 58 Baron
Vero Beach, FL
6,352 hrs TTAF
$320,000
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About Piston Twin Aircraft for Sale
Piston twins occupy a curious place in general aviation. They are faster than singles, carry more, and give you a second engine for over-water and over-mountain comfort. They also cost roughly double a comparable single to own and operate, and demand more pilot proficiency — engine-out training, multi-engine instrument currency and emergency procedures are non-negotiable.
The classic twin market is dominated by airframes designed between 1960 and 1990: Beechcraft Baron, Piper Seneca, Cessna 310, Piper Twin Comanche, Beechcraft Duchess and the iconic Aerostar. Modern twins (Diamond DA62, Tecnam P2006T) are smaller in number but represent the only certified piston-twin production today, and they have changed the operating-cost math dramatically with diesel-powered Jet-A consumption.
On MarketplaceAviation we list twins from owner-pilots, flight schools, and dealers across Europe and North America. Listings include both engines' time since major overhaul, prop time, fuel system condition (notably critical on bladder-equipped twins), and the all-important damage history.
Most popular models in this category
Beechcraft Baron 58 / 55
The gentleman traveller of twins — fast, smooth, beautifully built.
Piper PA-34 Seneca II / III / V
Affordable cabin-class twin, easy to fly, popular as IFR trainer.
Cessna 310 / 320 / 340A
High-wing-loaded performer with pressurization option on 340.
Piper PA-30/39 Twin Comanche
Light, efficient, surprisingly economical for the segment.
Beechcraft Duchess BE-76
The go-to ME trainer airframe — simple systems, forgiving.
Diamond DA62
Modern diesel twin — Jet-A, glass panel, very low fuel burn.
Tecnam P2006T
Light, Rotax-powered Italian twin — perfect for training.
Piper Aerostar 600 / 601P
The fastest piston twin ever built — 220+ knots cruise.
What to verify before you buy
1
Both engines — and they must be checked together
You are buying two engines, not one. Both must have continuous logbooks, compatible overhaul histories and similar SMOH. A twin with mismatched engines (one fresh, one near TBO) creates ongoing planning headaches and reduces resale value disproportionately.
2
Fuel system — bladders, lines, ports
Many classic twins (310, Baron, Seneca early models) have rubber fuel bladders that crack and leak with age. Replacement costs \$3,000–\$8,000 per tank. Inspect carefully and verify the last bladder replacement date.
3
Multi-engine insurance and training
ME insurance for owner-pilots requires significantly more total time and currency than single-engine policies. Many insurers want 500+ hours total time, recent ME-instrument experience, and annual recurrent training. Get a quote before you sign the purchase.
4
AD compliance — twin-specific items
Twins have additional ADs on items like spar bolts (Beech), wing skin (Cessna 310), engine mount tubes (Aerostar) and main landing gear actuators. Verify every applicable AD is complied with and ask for the next recurring dates.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used piston twin cost? +
Entry-level classic twins like a 1960s–70s Twin Comanche or older Seneca can be found for \$80,000–\$140,000. A clean 1980s–90s Baron 58 or Seneca V typically trades between \$180,000 and \$320,000. A late-model Baron G58 with G1000 NXi or a Diamond DA62 reaches \$700,000–\$1,200,000.
Is it more expensive to own a twin than a single? +
Yes — roughly 80–120% more in total cost of ownership. You are running two engines, two propellers, paying multi-engine insurance, doing two oil changes, two annual cylinder inspections, and two major overhauls at half the interval (since each engine accumulates the same hours). Budget at least \$25,000–\$45,000 per year in fixed and direct costs for typical owner-flown use.
Do I need a multi-engine rating to fly a piston twin? +
Yes — a multi-engine class rating (AMEL in the US, MEP(land) in EASA) is required to act as PIC of any multi-engine piston aircraft. Initial ME training adds typically 10–15 hours of dual flight to a private pilot certificate and costs \$3,000–\$6,000.
Are diesel twins like the Diamond DA62 worth the higher acquisition price? +
For many owners, yes. The DA62 burns roughly 14–18 USG/h of Jet-A versus 24–30 USG/h of avgas on a Baron — that is half the fuel cost. Jet-A is also more widely available outside the US, more stable in price, and the diesel TBR is typically longer than a piston TBO. The math works out best for owners flying 150+ hours per year over long distances.