1960 Piper PA-24-250
FOR SALE Good Deal

1960 Piper PA-24-250

Single Engine Piston

$89,000
Location Lumberton, NC
Total Time 3,777 hrs
Engine SMOH 848 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-1851
Reg # N949P
Engine Lycoming O-540
ICAO Type PA24

Equipment & Features

Seats
4
Engine SMOH
3777 hrs
Prop SMOH
646 hrs
✓ 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

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

Engine

LYCOMING O-540-A1B5 MCCAULEY B3D32C412-C

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 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Karlsson Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$89,000
Karlsson Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
$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 PA-24-250

This 1960 Piper PA-24-250 (N949P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,777 hours on the airframe. There are currently 17 PA-24-250 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $160,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $89,000.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13 GPH (49 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $72/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $140/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 3,777 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

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 — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $195 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper PA-24-250 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Max Speed
135 kts (250 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
13 GPH (49 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER PA-24-250

Fuel Burn
13.0 GPH
~$84/hr
Variable Cost
$140/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER PA-24-250. 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 259 more aircraft in NC →

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

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

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$104,500
Range: $79,000 — $131,250
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-15%
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