1959 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
PIPER PA-24-250 • $105,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • Beautiful 1959 Piper Comanche, well-maintained. I am listing this on behalf of a friend. All records and logs are up to date. The aircraft is located at KSPA, 500 Ammons Road. Spartanburg, SC 29306 • Contact Donald Dobson - PALMETTO AVIATION SUPPORT SERVICES, Friend of Owner
Engine
Lycoming IO-540 TSMOH (1755.47) Compression from the last annual inspection, Feb 2025, (1) 75,(2) 78,(3)78,(4)78. Engine mounts replaced during annual, Piper kit (760-627) Engine oil analysis completed Jan 2023 (Normal) Propellor, McCaulley 3 Blase (B3D32C412C) TSN (411)
Interior
Interior was replaced in Nov of 2022
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Donald Dobson
trade-a-plane.com
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$105,000
|
Chesnee, SC | Apr 23, 2026 | 85 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Comanche
This 1959 Piper Comanche (N6393P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,995 hours on the airframe. There are currently 66 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,532 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $105,000.
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.
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Piper Comanche — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N6393P.
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 N6393P against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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.
