1959 Piper Comanche 250
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin 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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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pactex Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$109,000
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Enterprise, AL | Jun 27, 2026 | 7 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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Piper Comanche 250 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N9526P.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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