1966 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Narco CP 135 Audio Panel King KT76A Transponder Narco Mark 12D TSO Digital Nav/Com Narco Comm 120/20 TSO King Single Comm Sigtronics 4-place intercom Davtron Chronometer
Description
One-of-a-kind Cherokee 180 with good times, recent annual and Hoerner-style wing tips for the Piper Cherokee (PA-28) improve performance by reducing tip vortices, offering faster cruise speeds (3-6 mph), better climb rates (~60 ft/min), increased lateral stability, and lower stall speeds. 5020 total time with 840 hours since overhaul.
Engine
Engine: Lycoming O-360-A3A Horsepower: 180 HP Propeller: 2-Blade Sensenich Aircraft Logs complete No known damage history
Propeller
Whelen Strobes Hoerner Wing Tips Electric Trim Hooker Seatbelt/Harness Tanis Engine Heater
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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J.A. Aero
trade-a-plane.com
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Sugar Grove, IL | May 05, 2026 | 73 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Comanche
This 1966 Piper Comanche (559E) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,020 hours on the airframe. There are currently 65 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,532 to $339,000.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (559E) is registered outside the US.
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 559E against the NTSB accident database.
