1961 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
N7727P is a 1961 Comanche 250, nicely equipped with Garmin 530W, Garmin G5, Garmin GI 275, S-Tec 60-2 autopilot with altitude hold, Stormscope weather system, long-range tanks, LED's, and a low time IO-540 Lycoming engine. More picture, video, and digital log books available by request Broker: Zane Co Aero Paris, Texas KPRX Cox Field
Engine
Engine: Lycoming IO-540-C1B5, 250hp, TBO 2,000 hrs - SMOH 145 hrs (2016) by John Jewell - Compressions #1. 74/80 #2. 75/80 #3. 75/80 #4. 76/80 #5. 74/80 #6. 75/80 Prop: McCauley Constant Speed 3 Blade Prop B3D3C24-12 SMOH- 145 hrs in 2018
Propeller
Airframe in great shape, spent its life hangared and through great maintenance - Aircraft TT: 5895 Current Tach: 3756.5 - Annual Inspection Next Due: : May 2027 - ELT Battery Due: Aug 2027 - Certified IFR/VFR Next Due: May 2028 - Heated Pitot Tube - All Applicable / Recurring Airworthiness Directives are current. - Complete log books
Interior
Rated: 7/10 Original interior, with Vinyl grey seats, cream headliner and side panels, and black carpet. The interior is in great shape. Sheepskin PIC/SIC seats
Exterior
Rated: 7/10 Original paint in Tan, with Toredor Red and Antique Gold accent stripes. Shines great and has fantastic ramp appeal. Recently buffed polished. Minor imperfections
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Zane Co Aero
trade-a-plane.com
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$130,000
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Paris, TX | Jun 02, 2026 | 45 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Comanche
This 1961 Piper Comanche (N7727P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,895 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 above the market average at $130,000.
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 N7727P.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $88,000–$134,750.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
