1965 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
160kts, Recent Annual, All ADs, 3 Blade, Good P&I,
Forced landing 20 yrs back in the dirt...replaced right gear and wing
Loaded with Garmin & S-TEC A/P. Many Extras!
Engine
IO540D Compressions all in the 70s
Inspection
Recent Annual
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SAI Flight Services
aircraftdealer.com
|
$147,000
$157,000
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
|
$147,000
$157,000
|
Greer, SC | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
|
SAI Flight Services
controller.com
|
$143,000
$157,000
|
Greer, SC | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
SAI Flight Services
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$149,284 *
GBP £111,096
|
Greer, SC | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
|
SAI Flight Services
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$151,532
|
Greer, SC | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper Comanche
This 1965 Piper Comanche (N8741P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,630 hours on the airframe. There are currently 66 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,312 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $143,000.
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.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe.
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Piper Comanche — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
CRIMSON DAWN AVIATION LLC
Registration Address
VINTON, LA
Certificate Issued
2023-12-05
Airworthiness
1965-03-08
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
The loss of engine power resulting from mechanical failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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.
