1959 Piper Comanche 250 for sale

1959 Piper Comanche 250

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$109,000
Location Enterprise, AL
Total Time 3,193 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,329 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-558
Reg # N9526P
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Garmin GPS 175 (WAAS) Dual Garmin G5s (ADI + HSI) EI Ultimate Engine Analyzer (6 cyl EGT/CHT) Bendix/King COM/NAV

Description

Well-maintained 1959 Piper Comanche 250 featuring modern Garmin avionics and solid engine performance. Equipped with a GPS 175 WAAS navigator and dual G5 flight instruments, this aircraft offers excellent situational awareness and reliability. The Lycoming O-540 runs strong with good compressions and multiple cylinder replacements. Upgraded with a three-blade prop, single-piece windshield, and engine monitoring system. Fresh annual and all ADs complied with. A great cross-country aircraft with classic speed, efficiency, and useful load.

Engine

ENGINE: Lycoming O-540-A1A5, 1,329.5 SMOH Compressions: 77/78/75/76/70/76 Cylinders 1,2,3,4,6 replaced New battery, alternator, starter, spark plugs PROP: 3-Blade, 312.9 SPOH

Propeller

The aircraft has been hangared for most of its life. All logs back to 1959 are available and complete. FEATURES: Single-piece windshield Aussie horn 3-blade prop upgrade STCs: SA04016AT, SA3565WE MAINTENANCE: Annual Completed 2026 All ADs Complied With

Interior

Paint is original but in fantastic shape, 8/10 Interior is original and in great shape, 7/10

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About This Piper Comanche 250

This 1959 Piper Comanche 250 (N9526P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,193 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 Comanche 250 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $60,000 to $158,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $109,000.

The Comanche 250 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: 3,193 hours
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Comanche 250 — 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 N9526P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Enterprise, AL

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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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