1966 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1966 PIPER COMANCHE 260 For Sale in Louisburg, North Carolina This Texas Comanche has superior maintenance and care and features an excellent IFR panel with Garmin 530W and S-Tec 40 autopilot with altitude hold and loaded with all speed mods. Fast and capable, this is a true speedster with 1,200+ lb useful load. The Comanche 260, economical and elegant, treasured as the ultimate personal travel machine.
Engine
N8872P AcSerialNumber: 24-4329 1966 Piper PA-24-260 Comanche 260 TTAF: 6219 TT Eng1: 1265 SFRM TT Prop1: 1510 SPOH Price: $149,900 This Texas Comanche has superior maintenance and care and features an excellent IFR panel with Garmin 530W and S-Tec 40 autopilot with altitude hold and loaded with all speed mods. Fast and capable, this is a true speedster with 1,200+ lb useful load. The Comanche 260, economical and elegant, treasured as the ultimate personal travel machine. Avionics: Garmin GNS-530W WAAS IFR GPS/NAV/COMM GDL-69A XM Wx/Sat Radio Garmin GNC-215 Nav/Comm KI-209 VOR/LOC/GS Indicator Garmin GTX-330 Mode S Transponder with TIS Traffic Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel 4-place Intercom S-Tec 50 Autopilot Altidude Hold Insight StrikeFinder GEM Engine Monitor Prop Synch Other Equipment: Speed Mods and STCs LoPresti Wholly Cowl Wing Root Fairings Aileron Gap Seals Flap Gap Seals Main Gear Fairing Flap Track Fairing Stabilator Mass Balance Weight Hub Caps Upper Door Latch One-Piece Windshield Brackett Air Filter Crew Shoulder Harnesses Interior: Good Condition 6-place Interior Red leather seating with white diamond insets Crew Seats will be re-dyed/conditioned Exterior: Very good condition Overall Vestal White
Propeller
Hartzell 3-blade Top Prop STC HC-C3YR-1RF/F7590 s/n DY4230A This prop features a fixed flap on the trailing edge of each blade in concert with the LoPresti cowling
Interior
Interior Good Condition 6-place Interior Red leather seating with white diamond insets Crew Seats will be re-dyed/conditioned Exterior Very good condition Overall Vestal White Fire Red Cowling Black Stripes with Gold Accents
Exterior
Very good condition Overall Vestal White Fire Red Cowling Black Stripes with Gold Accents
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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AircraftMerchants
trade-a-plane.com
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$149,900
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Louisburg, NC | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
aircraftdealer.com
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$139,900
$149,900
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Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$149,900
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Clayton, NC | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
controller.com
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$149,900
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Louisburg, NC | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
controlleremea.co.uk
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$153,060 *
GBP £113,288
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Louisburg, NC | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
aviationtrader.com.au
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$154,522
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Louisburg, NC | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Comanche
This 1966 Piper Comanche (N8872P) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,219 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 $149,900.
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.
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Piper Comanche — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
BLACKBURN ROBERT F
Registration Address
GEORGETOWN, TX
Certificate Issued
2016-06-28
Airworthiness
1965-09-08
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 N8872P.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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.
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