1964 Piper Twin Comanche
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
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 | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Justin Dix
trade-a-plane.com
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$145,000
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South Boston, VA | Jul 27, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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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.
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Piper Twin Comanche — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N7538Y.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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