1963 Piper Comanche 180

1963 Piper Comanche 180

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$109,113
Location South East, United Kingdom
Total Time 3,669 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # G-AXMA UK
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Discover this beautifully maintained 1963 Piper Comanche PA24-180, G-AXMA. A superb, efficient classic tourer with 9 hours endurance at 140kts TAS burning 9 gph. Features a zero-timed engine & new prop (2018), modern Garmin G5s & GTN650, plus extensive upgrades including Knots 2 U speed mods, Electroair ignition, single piece windshield, re-upholstered interior, and more. Always hangared, ready for adventure. PA24-180 G-AXMA 1963 serial 3467 Based at EGMT, always hangared Lovely, well maintained Comanche PA24 - 180. Fantastic, classic touring aircraft with superb, stable handling. The wing is well known for how well it handles turbulence compared to similar aircraft. Cruise in a roomy cabin space with 86 gls useable fuel at 140kts TAS, burning 9 gph, making this aircraft about as efficient as it gets with around 9 hours of endurance. She's been subject to many improvements over recent years with upgrades including 2 x Garmin G5s and GAD 13 for winds, oat and tas display, Garmin GTN650. Zero timed engine in 2018 and 2018 factory new scimitar Hartzell prop. Also benefits from all knots 2 u speed mods, Electroair ignition system (which saves about a gallon in fuel compared to the original spec), single piece windshield, inertial reel seat belts, door steward stay, dual USB, seats and side panels re-upholstered along with knots 2 U leather glare shield, upgraded panel overlay... the list goes on. Selling, as moving up to a Cessna 210. Airframe hours: 3669 hrs Engine Lycoming O-360 TSO: 460hrs zero timed and wide deck conversion by GAMA in 2018 Compressions: 73, 75, 76, 75 Hartzell Prop: 460hrs since new in 2018 Annual due Dec 2026 MTOW 2550lbs; empty weight 1650lbs for around 900lbs useful load The plane is being flown so these hours will increase. Avionics 2 x Garmin G5 with GAD 13 Garmin GTN650 King KX165a 8.33 navcom Trig 31 Mode S Dual USB KMA 24H audio panel Kannad ELT Century wing leveller autopilot Knots2u Aileron/Flap gap seals Knots2u Wheel lobe fairing Knots2u Wing root fairing Knots2u Wing fillets Knots2u Glareshield Knots2u Door steward Single piece windshield JL Osbourne tip tanks (additional 30 US gl) Electroair ignition LED landing lights Aircraft covers Many other components replaced in recent years For further info, please get in touch. This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.

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$109,113 *
£82,000

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About This Piper Comanche 180

This 1963 Piper Comanche 180 (G-AXMA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,669 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 Comanche 180 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $49,900 to $109,113. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $109,113.

The Comanche 180 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: 3,669 hours
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Comanche 180 — 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

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (G-AXMA) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

South East, United Kingdom

GB

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

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Safety Record

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