1960 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Very nice and clean oldtimer travel aircraft Good performance for long distance flights! In Switzerland 27/10/1961. Imported from USA with TT: 270 hours The aircraft was regisrtered in USA as N7155P. It was certified by the FAA on June 14, 1961 and exported to Switzerland on September 25, 1961 Over 50 years old, benefits of the 8% low import duties in Germany! Always hangared since arrival in Switzerland Airframe repair after container transportation damage performed in 1961 Left wing repair performed 08/08/1997 at 953:15 hours Annual Inspection: 07/10/2022 ARC valid through 05/05/2024 Noise Level according ICAO Annex 16, Vol. 1, Chapter 6: 66.5 dB(A), Swiss noise category D Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Engine
Engine, 6 cylinders Lycoming O-540-A1D5, SN: L-3635-40 TT: 1648 hrs Time Since Overhaul: 896 hours Overhauled by Heliswiss 20 May 1996 Internal corrosion with removal of 3 cylinders performed 17/07/2015 at Total Time: 1535:25 Compression Values taken during annual inspection on 07/10/2022: 76, 74, 76, 76, 76, 76 Recommended TBO: 2000 hours / 10 years
Propeller
McCauley B3D32C412C, SN: 000141, 3 bladed Propeller with Polished Spinner TT: 566 hrs Tear Down Inspection performed 17/07/2015 at Airframe Total Time: 1535:25 Recommended TBO: 2000 hours or 72 calendar months
Interior
4 seats, Original fabric, with sheep skin covers for the two pilot's seats Recently replaced headliner
Exterior
White with red and light blue stripes, in good condition
Inspection
Inspection: 07/10/2022 ARC valid through 05/05/2024 Noise Level according ICAO Annex 16, Vol. 1, Chapter 6: 66.5 dB(A), Swiss noise category D Specifications subject to verification by purchaser Airframe Total Time 1,668 Max Takeoff Weight 2,899.08 lb Basic Empty Weight 1,748.27 lb Airframe Notes Airframe Serial Number 24-2320 TT: 1648 hours MTOW: 2900 Lbs / 1315 kg Empty Weight: 1748 Lbs / 793 kg, weighed 21/07/2010 Hand Flaps Single piece windshield Long Range Fuel Tanks: 2 x 30 USG Main, 15 x 2 Auxiliary Fuel Tanks. Total 90 USG
Modifications / STCs
• Johnston Aircraft Winglets installed in July 1998, FAA STC SA2541NM
• SPEED
• 2-7 MPH Increase
• Increased rate of climb
• SAFETY
• Lower Stall Speed
• Decreased Sink Rate on Approach
• Improved Landings
• Quicker Spin Recovery
• APPEARANCE
• Improves the looks of an already good looking airplane
• Increased resale value
• https://johnstonaircraft.com/comwingtips.htm
• 3 Bladed McCauley Propeller B3D32C412C with polished Spinner, installed 23/03/2000, FAA STC SA00-773
• Tinted Windows:
• Single piece windshield, FAA STC SA208GL
• Frameless storm window on pilot side window
• Shadin Digital Fuel Flow, FAA STC SA921GL and STC SA922GL
• Bracket Inductin air filter, FAA STC SA693CE
• Portable cabin fire extinguisher
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Stefano Scossa
controller.com
|
$93,088
$92,073
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Mar 14, 2026 | 152 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Comanche
This 1960 Piper Comanche (HB-OTS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,668 hours on the airframe. There are currently 69 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,576 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $93,088.
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
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This aircraft (HB-OTS) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Switzerland
Seller reported 35 more aircraft in Ticino →Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $84,875–$129,250.
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