1960 Piper Comanche for sale

1960 Piper Comanche

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$172,030above typical asking range
Location London, United Kingdom
Total Time 3,950 hrs
Engine SMOH 195 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # G-BAHJ UK
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin GTN 750 GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Garmin GNC 255 NAv/COM Garmin Transponder* Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GI 275 Attitude Indicator Garmin GI Back Up Instrument Garmin GI 275 Engine Indication System Garmin USB-C Power Socket Built In iPad

Description

Flightline Aviation are pleased to present this Piper Comanche 250. This 250hp model benefits from an O-540 Engine with only 200* hrs from overhaul, along with a beautifully upgraded panel to include a full suite of Garmin Avionics, really bringing this Comanche up to date for some comfortable and stress-free flying. With a spacious cabin, large luggage area and a comfortable 150 knots, the pilot can cruise along with the Garmin Autopilot carrying the majority of the workloads. BAHJ can also be supplied with extra spares, including tip tanks (upon negotiation) should its new owner want to upgrade the fuel capacity and useful load. For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact us. *All information given is for guidance only and is to be verified by the purchaser - aircraft is in constant use therefore hours may increase over time. Airplane time state: Total Time Airframe: 3950 hrs* Lycoming O-540-A1B5 250hp Engine Total Time Engine: 195 hrs* Date Of Last Overhaul: 02/12/2015 McCauley 3-Blade Propeller Total Time Propeller: 195 hrs* Date Of Last Overhaul: 17/11/2015 Date Of Last Annual Inspection: 08/05/2025

Engine

195 hrs* Date Of Last Overhaul: 02/12/2015 McCauley 3-Blade

Propeller

Date Of Last Overhaul: 17/11/2015

Interior

Beige Leather Seats & panel with red piping - 8/10

Exterior

White with red, black & silver stripes - 4/10

Modifications / STCs

Wing Root Fairings

Tow Bar

Fuselage Cover

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
FlightlineAviation Contact
winglist.aero
$174,679 *
GBP 129,995
Flightline Aviation
planecheck.com
$147,805 *
£ 109,995
Flightline Aviation
globalplanesearch.com
Call for Price
Flightline Aviation Limted
controller.com
$172,030
$174,047
Flightline Aviation Limted
aviationtrader.com.au
$173,403 *
AUD $248,608
Flightline Aviation Limted
controlleremea.co.uk
$174,679 *
GBP £129,995

* 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 1960 Piper Comanche (G-BAHJ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,950 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 $172,030.

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: 3,950 hours
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

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 (G-BAHJ) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

London, United Kingdom

GB

Seller reported

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for G-BAHJ.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (G-BAHJ). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

Price History

8 price events · sources: controller.com, aviationtrader.com.au, winglist.aero, planecheck.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $84,875–$129,250.

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

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