1965 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
Beautiful low time Comanche 260. Nice paint and interior. Fast and efficient. Garmin ADSB in and out. Tail horn has been replaced with Aussie version. Has several speed mods. GAMI injectors and fine wire spark plugs.
Engine
Fuel injected Lycoming io540. Has Surefly electronic ignition on right and new shower of sparks magneto on left. Starts easy.
Interior
Has cloth front seats and leather rear seat. Also have the original leather front seats.
Exterior
and interior
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ronald Mcentire
trade-a-plane.com
|
$112,000
$115,000
|
Walla Walla, WA | Mar 20, 2026 | 123 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Comanche
This 1965 Piper Comanche (N8701P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,057 hours on the airframe. There are currently 65 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,380 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $112,000.
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 N8701P.
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.
We'll check N8701P against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $132,000–$157,125.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
