1965 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
N8525P 1965 Piper PA-24-400 26-105 6,502 Total Time Airframe Since New 1,616 Time since major overhaul engine 534 Time since overhaul propeller Avionics: PS-Engineering PMA8000C Audio Panel Intercom with Bluetooth Garmin GTN-650Xi WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM with Bendix/King KCS-55A Slaved HSI Garmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM with Garmin GI-106A CDI Garmin GTX-330ES ADS-B OUT Transponder Garmin GDL-88 ADS-BIN Traffic and Weather Receiver Garmin GMX-200 Multi-Function Display (weather, flightplan, and traffic) Garmin Flightstream 210 Bluetooth iPad wireless interface to GTN and GDL-88 Edo-Aire Century IIIC Autopilot with Altitude Hold, Auto Trim and GS coupling DAC GDC-31 GPSS Roll Steering Adapter Bonus Features: Garmin GS EFIS Attitude Indicator with Battery Backup JP Instruments EDM-700 Engine Monitor Shadin Digiflo-L Digital Fuel Flow Garmin GSB-15 Dual USB power porti m Davtron M800 Clock Horizon Instuments Digital Tachometer Concorde RG-35AXC Sealed Lead Acid Battery with Battery Minder Bob Fields Inflateable Door Seal Pulse Lights LED Landing Lights Upgraded single hinged cowling one-piece windshield. Cheyenne 400LS control wheels Exterior: Navy blue and white with red striping, Paint Condition: 7/10 Interior: Interior: Cream red fabric, Kosola 4 seat inertial reel shoulder harnesses, New SoundEx cabin sound proofing kit 5-2025. Upholstery Condition: 5/10 Inspection Status: Annual Inspection: Will be be sold with fresh annual (as of May 15, 2026 airplane is in annual at Clifton Aero, last 5 annuals have been done at Comanche specialists Clifton Aero). AvLab oil analysis normal results for last two years. Compression Check on May 5, 2026: #1: 77 #2: 78 #3: 77 #4: 77 #5: 76 #6: 77 #7: 76 #8: 77 Last 24 Month 91.411,413: July 2025 All specifications subject to verification by buyer. Well maintained straight aircraft. Family growing, need more seats. Piper's classic hot rod.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tim Talley
trade-a-plane.com
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$135,000
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Clifton, TX | May 19, 2026 | 63 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Comanche
This 1965 Piper Comanche (N8525P) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 65 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,380 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $135,000.
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 N8525P.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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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.
