1959 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
Airframe TT: 3558 hrs Engine 6 cylinder 250 Horse Power Lycoming O-540-A1A SN L-1141-40 TT: 2558 hrs TSOH: 225 hrs Overhauled 08/2016 with Millenium Cylinders Starter Replaced February 2023 Propeller 2 bladed Hartzell HC-A2VK-1/V8433-7 SN J1653 TT: Unknown TSOH: 63:30 Overhauled 16/09/2021 Installed 11/2021 Avionics IFR Equipped and Approved! Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Marker Beacon Garmin GNS430W NAV-COM-GPS Garmin GNC255A NAV-COM Garmin GI106A NAV Indicator BF Goodrich WX900 Stormscope Trig TT31 Tranponder S King KN62A DME ELT Co-pilot Altimeter All metal instrument panel Intercom for all occupants Narco Single Probe EGT Chronometer Tachometer rerplaced February 2023 Options Enterprises MKII Wing Tip Tanks Total Fuel Capacity 90 USG New type Hartzell alternator Kit SAL12-70 Alternator PN 10-1051 Regulator PN R1224 External Power Socket Amerex Cabin fire extinguisher Improved Gascolator STC SA01026SE Gear Alert System Aero Accessories Vacuum Pump Brackett Air Filter Silicone Engine Baffle Seals Inspection Status Requires Eddy Current Inspection every 500 hours Aircraft 2000 hours inspection completed 30/07/2018 at TT: 3381:56 Aircraft 500 hours inspection completed 31/07/2019 at TT: 3426:14
Engine
6 cylinder 250 Horse Power Lycoming O-540-A1A SN L-1141-40 TT: 2558 hrs TSOH: 225 hrs Overhauled 08/2016 with Millenium Cylinders Starter Replaced February 2023 Propeller 2 bladed Hartzell HC-A2VK-1/V8433-7 SN J1653 TT: Unknown TSOH: 63:30 Overhauled 16/09/2021 Installed 11/2021 Avionics IFR Equipped and Approved! Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel Marker Beacon Garmin GNS430W NAV-COM-GPS Garmin GNC255A NAV-COM Garmin GI106A NAV Indicator BF Goodrich WX900 Stormscope Trig TT31 Tranponder S King KN62A DME ELT Co-pilot Altimeter All metal instrument panel Intercom for all occupants Narco Single Probe EGT Chronometer Tachometer rerplaced February 2023 Options Enterprises MKII Wing Tip Tanks Total Fuel Capacity 90 USG New type Hartzell alternator Kit SAL12-70 Alternator PN 10-1051 Regulator PN R1224 External Power Socket Amerex Cabin fire extinguisher Improved Gascolator STC SA01026SE Gear Alert System Aero Accessories Vacuum Pump Brackett Air Filter Silicone Engine Baffle Seals Inspection Status Requires Eddy Current Inspection every 500 hours Aircraft 2000 hours inspection completed 30/07/2018 at TT: 3381:56 Aircraft 500 hours inspection completed 31/07/2019 at TT: 3426:14
Inspection
Requires Eddy Current Inspection every 500 hours Aircraft 2000 hours inspection completed 30/07/2018 at TT: 3381:56 Aircraft 500 hours inspection completed 31/07/2019 at TT: 3426:14
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stefano Scossa
avpay.aero
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$112,949
|
— | Apr 05, 2026 | 105 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Comanche
This 1959 Piper Comanche (I-ARDA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,558 hours on the airframe. There are currently 65 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,312 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $112,949.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (I-ARDA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Location not available
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price History
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.
