1961 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1961 Piper Comanche 250 PA-24-250 Here is a one of a kind Piper Comanche. A very well maintained aircraft. Very low time aircraft. Turn key and ready to Fly! N #: N7252P Model: PA-24-250 Serial #: PA-24-2428 TT: 2489 hrs. Engine SMOH: 868 hrs. Lycoming O-540-A1D5 New 3 Bladed McCauley Propeller installed 10/06/2016 TT: 171 hrs. Model Part #: B3D32C412/82NDA-5 P4125642-04 Annual: 07/06/2025 Always Hangard. Useful Load: 1100 lbs. ADS-B out. No IN. Not IFR certified. All AD's complied with. Holds 90 gallons of fuel. No corrosion. No damage history. Airport Code(Location): HWV Avionics: Garmin GPSmap 496 Garmin GNS 430 EDM-830 Transponder Narco AT-150 Has factory oxygen system. Single fork struts. Cleveland brakes. Chrome hub caps. New leather interior was installed in 2004. Painted in 2005, Replaced all side glass with Great Lakes Aero Products. Installed Great Lakes Aero one-piece windshield and flap gap seals. Installed new wing tips. In 2017 a New fiberglass cowling and exhaust system installed. In 2021 installed SureFly ignition system.
Engine
Lycoming O-540-A1D5, O-540-A1D5
Interior
was installed in 2004
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Coast to Coast Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$160,000
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Brookhaven, NY | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Comanche
This 1961 Piper Comanche (N7252P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,489 hours on the airframe. There are currently 65 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,312 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $160,000.
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 N7252P.
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.
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Price History
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.
