1958 Piper PA-24-250
FOR SALE Good Deal

1958 Piper PA-24-250

Single Engine Piston

$79,000
Location Greensboro, NC
Total Time 6,440 hrs
Engine SMOH 525 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-244
Reg # N5217P
Engine Lycoming O-540
ICAO Type PA24

Equipment & Features

Engine SMOH
525 hrs
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
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

Description

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.

Propeller

McCauley three-blade

Interior

Gray, Black & Red

Exterior

Juneau White w/ Lockhaven Yellow & Orange

Inspection

Annual Due: June 2026

Modifications / STCs

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 and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
NexGA Aircraft
controller.com
$79,000
NexGA Aircraft, Inc. - William Byrd
trade-a-plane.com
$79,000
NexGA Aircraft
globalair.com
$79,000
NexGA Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
$81,307 *
GBP £59,705
NexGA Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
$81,435

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper PA-24-250

This 1958 Piper PA-24-250 (N5217P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,440 hours on the airframe. There are currently 17 PA-24-250 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $160,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $79,000.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13 GPH (49 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $72/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $140/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 6,440 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,440 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $195 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper PA-24-250 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Max Speed
135 kts (250 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
13 GPH (49 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER PA-24-250

Fuel Burn
13.0 GPH
~$84/hr
Variable Cost
$140/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER PA-24-250. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N5217P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Greensboro, NC

Seller reported 259 more aircraft in NC →

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N5217P against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: globalair.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$104,500
Range: $79,000 — $131,250
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-24%
Great Deal

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