1958 Piper PA-24-250
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Engine SMOH
- 525 hrs
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
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 | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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NexGA Aircraft
controller.com
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$79,000
|
Greensboro, NC | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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NexGA Aircraft, Inc. - William Byrd
trade-a-plane.com
|
$79,000
|
Greensboro (), NC | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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NexGA Aircraft
globalair.com
|
$79,000
|
AR | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
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NexGA Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$81,307 *
GBP £59,705
|
Greensboro, NC | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
NexGA Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$81,435
|
Greensboro, North Carolina, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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Piper PA-24-250 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5217P.
Location & Ownership
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.
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