1965 Piper Comanche for sale

1965 Piper Comanche

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$149,000within typical asking range
Location Fallbrook, CA
Total Time 2,973 hrs
Engine SMOH 636 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 26-137
Reg # N8607P
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Collins AMR-350 Audio Panel Dual Collins VHF 251 NAV/COM Garmin Transponder ADSB Out Century 3 Autopilot Northstar M-1 Loran Bendix ADF T-12C

Description

185 knots burning 18 gallons per hour! Comanche 400!

Engine

Lycoming IO-720 A1B Serial Number L-253-54C 636 SMOH Hartzell HCA3VK4/V8433N-7 Serial Number AJ202 50 SPOH

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Seitz Aviation, LLC - Ron Morris
trade-a-plane.com
$149,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Comanche

This 1965 Piper Comanche (N8607P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,973 hours on the airframe. There are currently 65 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,312 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $149,000.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,973 hours
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Piper Comanche — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
157 kts (291 km/h)
Max Speed
165 kts (306 km/h)
Range
956 nm (1,771 km)
Ceiling
20,000 ft (6,096 m)
Max Weight
2,900 lbs (1,315 kg)
Useful Load
1,200 lbs (544 kg)
Horsepower
250 HP
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Comanche

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8607P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fallbrook, 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

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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.

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