1959 Piper Comanche 180 for sale

1959 Piper Comanche 180

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$49,900
Location Joliet, IL
Total Time 3,809 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,091 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-691
Reg # N5622P
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1959 Comanche 180. ONLY $49,900!! 3809TT, 1091 SMOH, Recent April annual, ready to go!!

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1959 Piper Comanche 180 N5622P Serial Number 24-691 BARGAIN PRICED AT $49,900 3809 Total Time Airframe 1091 SMOH Overhaul was in 1975 7 Hours since prop inspection (493 hours until AD 95-11-08 due) Last annual 4/20/2026, Due again 5/1/2027 Transponder test good thru 12/31/2026 Useful Load 1035 lbs Complete logs, No Known Damage History Right hand fuel cell replaced April 2026 Terra TMA230 audiopanel Dual Terra TXN920 transceivers Dual Terra Tri-navs King KT76A transponder NO ADSB Note: Fair Paint, poor front seat upholstery and carpet, some very light hail marks, some crazing in side glass.

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$49,900

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About This Piper Comanche 180

This 1959 Piper Comanche 180 (N5622P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,809 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 Comanche 180 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $49,900 to $109,113. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $49,900.

The Comanche 180 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,809 hours
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Comanche 180 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
157 kts (291 km/h)
Max Speed
165 kts (306 km/h)
Range
956 nm (1,771 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
2,900 lbs (1,315 kg)
Useful Load
1,200 lbs (544 kg)
Horsepower
250 HP
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Comanche

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N5622P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Joliet, IL

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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

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