1960 Piper Comanche for sale

1960 Piper Comanche

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$89,000within typical asking range
Location Lumberton, NC
Total Time 3,777 hrs
Engine SMOH 848 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-1851
Reg # N949P
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GPS150XL GMA340 Audiopanel King KX155 VAL COM 760 GTX327 Transponder uAvionix ADS-B Out

Description

1960 PIPER COMANCHE 250, TTAF:3777, SMOH:848, STOH:646, SPOH:848, Garmin GPS150XL,GMA340 Audiopanel,King KX155, VAL COM 760, GTX327 Transponder, uAvionix ADS-B Out, Tip Tanks, 3-Bladed Prop, NKDH,Hangared, Annual Due 07/2026, AD 2012-17-06 Complied With, Useful Load 1208.

Engine

1960 PIPER COMANCHE 250 $89,000 AVAILABLE FOR SALE TTAF:3777, SMOH:848, STOH:646, SPOH:848, Garmin GPS150XL,GMA340 Audiopanel,King KX155, VAL COM 760, GTX327 ADS-B Out,NKDH,Hangared,Airframe Logs missing from 1960-1977, Annual Due 07/2026

Interior

2010 Paint. Good Condition Interior. Good Condition

Inspection

Annual 07/2026

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Karlsson Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$89,000
Karlsson Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
$84,500
$89,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
$84,500
$89,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Comanche

This 1960 Piper Comanche (N949P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,777 hours on the airframe. There are currently 65 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,532 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $89,000.

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.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (HEDGPETH RICHARD L)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,777 hours
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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

Registered Owner

HEDGPETH RICHARD L

Registration Address

EVERGREEN, NC

Certificate Issued

2018-06-28

Airworthiness

1960-02-18

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Lumberton, NC

Seller reported 374 more aircraft in North Carolina →

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 N949P.

Price History

4 price events · sources: aircraftdealer.com, globalplanesearch.com, trade-a-plane.com

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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