1960 Piper Comanche for sale

1960 Piper Comanche

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$89,500within typical asking range
Location Columbus, OH
Total Time 7,003 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,318 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-1657
Reg # N6535P
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
King KLX-135A GPS /Com Narco 12D+ Digital Nav/Com Glideslope King KA-134 Audio Panel King KT-76A Transponder Sky Beacon ADSB Out KN-64 DME S-Tec 40 Autopilot Sigtronics 4 Place Intercom

Description

1960 PIPER COMANCHE 250 For Sale in Columbus, Ohio 7003 Total, 1318 SMOH, 3 Blade, STec Autopilot, 1 Piece Windshield, Speed Mods, Intercom, 60 Gallons, 1079 Useful, Hangared, Same Owner Since 2004.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

Propeller

McCauley 3 Blade Prop 1415 Hours Since New in 1998

Interior

Desert Beige Fabric Seats (4) Black Carpeting

Exterior

Allover White with Light Blue and Dark Blue Accent Trim

Inspection

Annual Due: July 2026 Complete Logs Hangared Same Owner Since May 2004 Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection * . .

Modifications / STCs

One Piece Windshield

3 Blade McCauley Prop

Polished Spinner

New Style Cleveland Brakes and Wheels

Sky Tec High Speed Starter

Horizontal Abrasion Boots

Extended Baggage Area

Shoulder Harness - Front Seats

Four Place Intercom - Sigtronics

Pilot Push-to-Talk Control Wheel

Avionics Master

EGT

CHT

Factory Corrosion Proofing

60 Gallon Fuel Tanks

Gross Weight: 2800 LBS

Empty Weight: Approximately: 1721 LBS

Approximate Useful Load: 1079 LBS

Complete Logs

Annual due: July 2026

Hangared

Same Current Owner Since May 2004

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Lane Aviation
controller.com
$89,500
Lane Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$90,890 *
GBP £67,640
Lane Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$92,459

* 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 (N6535P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,003 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 below the market average at $89,500.

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: 7,003 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 registration data pending for N6535P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Columbus, OH

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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 N6535P against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

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

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within 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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