1959 Piper Comanche for sale

1959 Piper Comanche

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$115,000above typical asking range
Location Vernal, UT
Total Time 3,916 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,210 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-1189
Reg # 6090P
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Aspen EFD 1000 Garmin 430W WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm Garmin 696 with Flight Stream 210 Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B Transponder EI MVP-50 Engine Monitor

Description

Well-equipped aircraft featuring Aspen EFD 1000, Garmin 430W, Garmin 696 with Flight Stream 210, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B transponder, and EI MVP-50 engine monitor. New brakes and tires installed in 2023. 60 gallons in main tanks plus tip tanks for 90 gallons total fuel capacity and 1,323 lb useful load. Last annual completed by Kristin Winter, a recognized A&P for the Comanche. Hangared for 15+ years and well maintained.

Engine

Engine monitored with EI MVP-50 engine monitoring system.

Propeller

Constant speed propeller.

Inspection

annual completed

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Caleb Morton
controller.com
$115,000
$120,000
Caleb Morton
controlleremea.co.uk
$116,787 *
GBP £86,912
Caleb Morton
aviationtrader.com.au
$118,546

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Comanche

This 1959 Piper Comanche (6090P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,916 hours on the airframe. There are currently 66 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,312 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $115,000.

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

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,916 hours
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Piper Comanche — 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (6090P) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Vernal, UT

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check 6090P against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controlleremea.co.uk, controller.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $84,750–$126,750.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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