1959 Piper Comanche for sale

1959 Piper Comanche

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$149,900above typical asking range
Location Gallatin, TN
Total Time 4,611 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,334 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-1320
Reg # N6218P
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
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Description

1959 PIPER COMANCHE 250 For Sale in Gallatin, Tennessee Fresh Aircraft presents this stunning Comanche 250 with amazing avionics. This aircraft is your answer to the crosscountry aircraft you’ve been looking for. It also sports a brand new paint job and a beautiful new custom interior. The long range tanks will keep you in the air and riding those tailwinds for hours.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Propeller

McCauley B3D32C412 PSN – 661.4

Interior

10 – Brand New Custom Interior

Exterior

Exterior

Modifications / STCs

Rosen Visors

Nav/Strobes

LED Taxi & Landing Lights

Gap Seals

Long Range Fuel Tanks

Dual Yoke Controls

LED Beacon

Rudder Trim

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Fresh Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$149,900
Fresh Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$152,229 *
GBP £113,288
Fresh Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
$154,522

* 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 (N6218P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,611 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 above the market average at $149,900.

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

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,611 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 registration data pending for N6218P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Gallatin, TN

Seller reported 178 more aircraft in Tennessee →

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 N6218P against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

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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