1966 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics King KMA 24 Audio Panel with 3LMB King KX 155 digital flip/flop 760 channel Nav/Com #1 King KI 209 Glide slope/VOR/Localizer indicaror #1 King KX 155 digital flip/flop 760 channel Nav/Com #2 King KI 209 Glide slope/VOR/Localizer indicaror #2 Apollo GX-60 GPS/Com (Approach certified) Garmin GTX Transponder with ADSB Out and traffic Functional BFG 900 Stormscope Century II Autopilot Electronics International MVP-50 graphic engine monitor Digital Tachometer JPI FS-450 digital fuel flow computer Digital Outside air temperature Six probe EGT gauge Guardian standby electric fuel pump Back-up electric fuel pump Avionics master switch Four place intercom Ashby glare shield Four headsets included
Description
Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Annual Date: January 2027 Useful Load: 1213 Lbs. Airframe: 88 Gallons Fuel Capacity in Four Tanks Metal Hartzell Prop Spinner Australian Tail Counterweight (No AD) Small Nose Wheel Whelen Strobes Lopresti Speed Mods Johnson Wingtips Flap Track and Wheel Well Speed Fairings PMI Exhaust System Sealed Concorde Battery Three Fuel Bladders Recently Replaced Aircraft Tug Included Cabin Cover Included Lightweight Starter Interior: Blue and Gray fabric and Vinyl seats with matching side panels and carpet. Cream headliner. Overall rated 9.5 out of 10. Exterior: Overall White with Traditional Comanche Scheme in Red and Gray. Overall Rated 9.5 out of 10 History: Complete logs. No damage history. No hail, No corrosion. Gear AD hours will be posted soon. 260 HP and injected. Thes are the best of the Comanches.
Engine
Engine Time: 1625 SMOH on 260 HP IO-540-D4A5 Prop time: 112 SPOH on hartzell Three blade
Propeller
Prop time: 112 SPOH on hartzell Three blade
Interior
Blue and gray fabric and vinyl seats with matching side panels and carpet. Cream headliner. Overall rated 9.5 out of 10.
Exterior
Overall white with traditional Comanche scheme in red and gray. Overall rated 9.5 out of 10.
Inspection
Annual Date: January 2027
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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Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
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$123,000
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Placerville, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$123,000
|
CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Skywagons.com
aircraftdealer.com
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$123,000
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Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Mark Pilkington
barnstormers.com
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$123,000
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Placerville, CA | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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Overall White
globalplanesearch.com
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$123,000
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CA | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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Skywagons
controller.com
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$123,000
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Placerville, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Skywagons
controlleremea.co.uk
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$125,593 *
GBP £92,958
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Placerville, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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Skywagons
aviationtrader.com.au
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$126,792
|
Placerville, CA | 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 1966 Piper Comanche (N8972P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,440 hours on the airframe. There are currently 65 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,532 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $123,000.
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 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
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
MELSON RUDY P TRUSTEE
Registration Address
REX, GA
Certificate Issued
2021-05-19
Airworthiness
1966-04-14
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
NTSB database checked for N8972P.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $135,000–$156,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
