1958 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: IFR Certified Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B Out Transponder King KX 155 Nav/Comm TKM MX 170C Nav/Comm King CDI w/ Glideslope #2 King CDI Davtron Clock Equipment: Stabilator Aussie Horn (Tail AD Compliance) 3 Blade McCauley Prop LED Landing Lights 2023 Exhaust Western Skyways Engine Overhaul Polished Spinner Bogert Copper Wire Kit Bogert Battery Box Stall Light Custom Interior Pitot Heat Rotating Beacon Nav Lights Cabin Heat Carbon Monoxide Detector Pilot Vent Window Vernier Prop Mixture Controls
Description
1958 Piper Comanche PA-24-250 N5217P - Beautiful vintage Comanche with excellent pedigree and numerous upgrades. This aircraft combines classic ramp appeal with strong mechanical fundamentals, featuring a Western Skyways Gold Seal engine overhaul, upgraded McCauley three-blade propeller, modern Garmin ADS-B transponder, and recent exhaust. The Comanche 250 is known for its impressive speed, efficiency, and range, a true traveling machine with solid performance and handling. Well cared for and nicely equipped, this one has the right blend of performance, modernization, and classic Piper craftsmanship.
Engine
Engine: Lycoming O-540 250HP 525 SMOH Prop: McCauley Three Blade 840 SPOH
Interior
Gray, Black Red
Exterior
Juneau White w/ Lockhaven Yellow Orange
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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NexGA Aircraft, Inc. - William Byrd
trade-a-plane.com
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$79,000
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Greensboro (), North Carolina | Mar 30, 2026 | 136 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Comanche
This 1958 Piper Comanche (N5217P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,440 hours on the airframe. There are currently 69 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,576 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $79,000.
The Comanche cruises at 157 kts (291 km/h) with a range of 956 nm (1,771 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Comanche — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5217P.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Greensboro (), North Carolina
Seller reported 379 more aircraft in North Carolina →Title Status
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Safety Record
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