1959 Piper PA-24-250
FOR SALE Overpriced

1959 Piper PA-24-250

Single Engine Piston

$149,900
Location Gallatin, TN
Engine SMOH 2,334 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-1320
Reg # N6218P
Engine Lycoming O-540
ICAO Type PA24

Equipment & Features

Glass cockpit
Engine SMOH
2334 hrs
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
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Description

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.

Propeller

McCauley B3D32C412 PSN – 661.4

Interior

10 – Brand New Custom Interior

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 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Fresh Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$149,900
Fresh Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
$154,278 *
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 PA-24-250

This 1959 Piper PA-24-250 (N6218P) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 17 PA-24-250 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $160,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $149,900.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13 GPH (49 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $72/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $140/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $195 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper PA-24-250 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Max Speed
135 kts (250 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
13 GPH (49 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER PA-24-250

Fuel Burn
13.0 GPH
~$84/hr
Variable Cost
$140/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER PA-24-250. 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 156 more aircraft in TN →

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

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$109,000
Range: $79,000 — $127,500
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+38%
Above Market

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