1965 Piper Comanche 260
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Seats
- 4
Very clean! Aussie horn and gear AD complied.
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHOld school but nicely equipped. Garmin 430W and digital stack. Vacuum six pack. Adsb wingtip light.
Description
Avionics / Equipment Old school but nicely equipped. Garmin 430W and digital stack. Vacuum six pack. Adsb wingtip light.
Engine
High time engine runs strong and good compression, no corrosion. Borescope photos of cam in photos.
Interior
classic original red interior in excellent condition for its age.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$139,000
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Davis, CA | Apr 23, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Comanche 260
This 1965 Piper Comanche 260 (N8759P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,500 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 Comanche 260 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $112,000 to $159,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $139,000.
The Comanche 260 cruises at 155 kts (287 km/h) with a range of 999 nm (1,850 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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $77/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $170/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 3,500 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Comanche 260 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8759P.
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 N8759P against the NTSB accident database.
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