1959 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Complete logs. No hail. No damage history. Placerville based since we sold this Comanche to the current owners 20 years ago.
Engine
Engine Time: 223 SMOH on 0-540 Lycoming (250 HP)
Propeller
Propeller Time: 223 SPOH on McCauley two blade
Interior
Gray leather seats with matching gray carpet and side panels. Cream headliner. Overall 7 out of 10.
Exterior
Overall white with Metallic gold and black accents in traditional Piper Comanche scheme. Some signs of early wear. Overall rated 6 out of 10.
Inspection
Annual Due: July 2027
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Skywagons
controller.com
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$79,900
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Placerville, California | Jul 26, 2026 | 6 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper Comanche
This 1959 Piper Comanche (N5365P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,158 hours on the airframe. There are currently 64 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,264 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $79,900.
The Comanche 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
Piper Comanche — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5365P.
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 N5365P against the NTSB accident database.
