1960 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAVIONICS • Aspen Evolution • Garmin GNS 430W (WAAS) • Bendix/King KLX-135A GPS/COMM • STEC 30 Autopilot with Altitude Hold • Garmin GTX 330 Transponder with USB out • Garmin GMA 347 Audio Panel • EDM-900 Primary Engine Monitoring System • Dual Stratus USB charger • Primary pack: speed
attitude bank altimeter and rate of climb indicators This is a complete capable and modern IFR panel.Description
Beautifully upgraded, clean, and well-maintained 1960 Piper PA-24-250, S/N 1902. Always hangared since purchase in 2009, low total time, low-time O-540 engine, upgraded fuel bladders, modern IFR panel, new 3-blade propeller, fresh IFR certification (Nov 4, 2025), fresh Annual (Oct 2025). Complete logs since new. Excellent IFR cross-country platform. Can be seen @ KHXD AIRFRAME • TTAF: 3,200 hours • Always hangared since 2009 • Fuel bladders replaced 2013 • LED landing, taxi, and position lights • Logs complete since new • IFR Certification: Nov 4, 2025 • Last annual: October 2025 • Upgraded with dual exhaust • Generator upgraded to STEC Alternator • Bendix original magneto upgraded to slick magneto • Aussie horn installed • Once piece windshield • Rosen sun visors ENGINE • Lycoming O-540-A1B5 • 700 hours SMOH • Smooth operation with EDM-900 monitoring • No operational concerns noted PROP • McCauley 3-blade propeller (NEW) • 20 hours since installation AVIONICS • Aspen Evolution • Garmin GNS 430W (WAAS) • Bendix/King KLX-135A GPS/COMM • STEC 30 Autopilot with Altitude Hold • Garmin GTX 330 Transponder with USB out • Garmin GMA 347 Audio Panel • EDM-900 Primary Engine Monitoring System • Dual Stratus USB charger • Primary pack: speed, attitude, bank, altimeter and rate of climb indicators This is a complete, capable, and modern IFR panel. PAINT INTERIOR • Paint: 8/10, new paint job in 2018 done by Griggs Aircraft Refinishing in PA o Two-tone silver/grey with teal/black accents • Interior: 6/10, new Airtex interior in 2010 o Grey fabric upholstery o Clean, serviceable ASKING PRICE $155,000
Engine
ENGINE • Lycoming O-540-A1B5 • 700 hours SMOH • Smooth operation with EDM-900 monitoring • No operational concerns noted • Last annual: October 2025 PROP • McCauley 3-blade propeller (NEW) • 20 hours since installation • New Install during last Annual October 2025
Interior
6/10, new Airtex interior in 2010 o Grey fabric upholstery o Clean, serviceable
Exterior
8/10, new paint job in 2018 done by Griggs Aircraft Refinishing in PA o Two-tone silver/grey with teal/black accents • Interior: 6/10, new Airtex
Inspection
fresh Annual (Oct 2025). Complete logs since
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$155,000
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Hilton Head Island, SC | Mar 20, 2026 | 123 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Comanche
This 1960 Piper Comanche (N6771P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,200 hours on the airframe. There are currently 65 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,380 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $155,000.
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.
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
FAA registration data pending for N6771P.
Location & Ownership
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 N6771P against the NTSB accident database.
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.
