1964 Piper Twin Comanche for sale

1964 Piper Twin Comanche

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$145,000
Location South Boston, VA
Total Time 5,006 hrs
Engine SMOH 855 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 30-602
Reg # N7538Y
Cruise 155 kts (287 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

For sale by DIX AVIATION, LLC. Visit our website for pictures, a video and the log books. Great first twin engine aircraft. The Twin Comanche has the lowest cost of operation of any of the small twins with 160 HP per side. Fly it as it is or we can upgrade the avionics as part of the deal. Specs: Airframe TTAF: 5006.3 Left Engine TSMOH: 855.9 Right Engine TSMOH: 856.4 Left and Right Propellers 841.9 TSMOH All Magnetos inspected 07/2026 Complete logs since new GI-275 S-TEC 50 autopilot GNS 430W GPS NAV COM Sky beacon ADSB Annual completed 05/2026

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Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Justin Dix
trade-a-plane.com
$145,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Twin Comanche

This 1964 Piper Twin Comanche (N7538Y) is a 4-seat multi engine piston with 5,006 hours on the airframe. There are currently 34 Twin Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $12,500 to $250,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $145,000.

The Twin Comanche cruises at 155 kts (287 km/h) with a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,600 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $99/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: 5,006 hours
Budget $240 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Twin Comanche — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
155 kts (287 km/h)
Range
1,000 nm (1,852 km)
Ceiling
18,600 ft (5,669 m)
Max Weight
3,725 lbs (1,690 kg)
Useful Load
1,450 lbs (658 kg)
Horsepower
160 HP
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)
Engines
2

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Twin Comanche

Fuel Burn
16.0 GPH
~$104/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Twin Comanche. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N7538Y.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

South Boston, VA

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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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