1961 Piper COMANCHE 250

1961 Piper COMANCHE 250

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$155,000
Location West Islip, New York
Total Time 2,489 hrs
Seats 4
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Rich Darienzo
barnstormers.com
$155,000
$165,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper COMANCHE 250

This 1961 Piper COMANCHE 250 is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,489 hours on the airframe. There are currently 15 COMANCHE 250 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $60,000 to $193,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $155,000.

The COMANCHE 250 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: 2,489 hours
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper COMANCHE 250 — 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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

West Islip, New York

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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

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