1965 Piper Comanche 260
FOR SALE

1965 Piper Comanche 260

Single Engine Piston

$139,000
Location Davis, CA
Total Time 3,500 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,000 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-4209
Reg # N8759P
Cruise 155 kts (287 km/h)

Equipment & Features

Seats
4

Very clean! Aussie horn and gear AD complied.

✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Old 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.

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$139,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,500 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Comanche 260 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
155 kts (287 km/h)
Max Speed
168 kts (311 km/h)
Range
999 nm (1,850 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
2,900 lbs (1,315 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
Fuel Capacity
60 gal (227 L)
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Comanche 260

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr
Variable Cost
$170/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$20,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Comanche 260. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8759P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Davis, CA

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N8759P against the NTSB accident database.

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