Model Variants Covered:
PA-60 Aerostar 600, 601, and 601P series
Type:
Twin-engine piston aircraft
Years Covered:
Covers Aerostar 600/601/601P production variants
Original Production Era:
Late 1960s through 1980s
Configuration:
Pressurized and non-pressurized variants included
Target Audience:
Professional technicians, A&P mechanics, and owner-operators performing maintenance
Class:
High-performance twin-engine piston business aircraft
Role:
Fast owner-flown transport and corporate utility aircraft
Manual Purpose:
Factory-level maintenance and repair reference for shop and field use
Performance:
One of the fastest piston twins of its era
Design:
Low-drag fuselage and streamlined wing design
Serviceability:
Detailed procedures supporting systems troubleshooting and component overhaul
Coverage Areas:
Airframe, engines, systems, electrical, hydraulics, and structural repair
Manual Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual
Delivery Method:
Instant download
Page Count:
N/A - multi-section factory manual, full page count shown after download
Engines:
Lycoming TIO/AEIO series powerplants, removal, installation, inspection
Fuel System:
Fuel tanks, pumps, distribution, and fuel management
Landing Gear:
Retractable tricycle gear, actuation, and rigging
Flight Controls:
Aileron, elevator, rudder, trim systems, and cable tensioning
Hydraulic Systems:
Gear and flap actuation hydraulics
Electrical System:
Wiring diagrams, generators/alternators, battery, and distribution
Pressurization:
Cabin pressurization and environmental controls (601P)
Pneumatic System:
De-ice boots and related pneumatics where equipped
Heating and Ventilation:
Combustion heater and cabin air distribution
Pitot and Static:
Instrument air sources and plumbing
Scheduled Maintenance:
Inspection intervals and checklist procedures
Troubleshooting:
Systematic fault isolation charts
Adjustments and Rigging:
Control surface and landing gear rigging procedures
Component Removal/Install:
Step-by-step removal and installation instructions
Torque Values:
Fastener torque tables throughout
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete schematic diagrams included
Level:
Shop-level detail for certified mechanics and experienced owners
Illustrations:
Exploded views, schematics, and photographs
Special Tools:
Required tooling identified where applicable
Part References:
Part numbers cited within procedures where applicable
Service Bulletins:
Reference to applicable service information
Placards:
Placard and marking locations covered
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
Two Lycoming TIO-540 series turbocharged piston engines
Configuration:
Six-cylinder, horizontally opposed, turbocharged, fuel injected
Propellers:
Constant-speed, feathering propellers
Fuel Type:
Aviation gasoline (100LL)
Fuel Delivery:
Continental/Engine-driven fuel injection
Tankage:
Wing tank configuration, tip tanks on some models
Configuration:
Low-wing cantilever monoplane, twin engines
Landing Gear:
Retractable tricycle gear
Wing Span:
Approximately 36 ft 9 in
Length:
Approximately 34 ft 6 in
Height:
Approximately 11 ft
Max Takeoff Weight:
Approximately 6,700 lb depending on variant
Curb Weight Equivalent:
Empty weight varies by configuration and equipment
Cabin:
Six-seat pressurized cabin (601P)
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - not applicable to general aviation certification category
Certification Basis:
FAA Part 23 type certification
Stall Protection:
Stall warning system
De-icing:
Pneumatic wing and tail de-ice boots where equipped
Pressurization:
Cabin pressurization with overpressure protection (601P)
Landing Gear Safety:
Gear position warning and safety switch
Fire Protection:
Engine compartment fire detection where equipped
Standard Avionics:
Period VHF comm/nav, transponder, and ADF as originally equipped
Audio System:
N/A - aircraft panel-mounted audio/intercom panel, not an entertainment system
Instrumentation:
Full dual VFR/IFR-capable flight instrument panel
Autopilot:
Optional wing-leveler/autopilot per original equipment
Driver Assistance Equivalent:
N/A - aircraft guided by pilot using certified flight instruments
Annual Inspection:
FAA-required annual inspection
100-Hour Inspection:
Required for aircraft used commercially
Engine Overhaul:
Per Lycoming TBO recommendations, typically 1,600-2,000 hours
Landing Gear:
Gear and actuator inspection at scheduled intervals
Engine Oil:
Ashless dispersant aviation piston engine oil per Lycoming spec
Hydraulic Fluid:
MIL-PRF-5606 hydraulic fluid
Fuel:
100LL aviation gasoline
Known Issues:
Landing gear rigging and actuator wear on high-time airframes
De-ice Boots:
Inspect for aging and bonding on boot-equipped models
Pressurization:
Door seals and outflow valve service on 601P
Corrosion:
Inspect wing spar and structure on older aircraft
Manufacturer:
Piper Aircraft Corporation
Designer:
Ted Smith, originally as the Ted Smith Aerostar
Production Location:
United States
Origins:
Designed by Ted Smith Aircraft Company before Piper acquisition
Piper Era:
Piper acquired the design in 1978 and continued production
Series Development:
Progression from 600 to 601 to pressurized 601P variants
Production End:
Production ended in the 1980s; type remains popular on used market