1966 Piper Twin Comanche for sale

1966 Piper Twin Comanche

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$210,000above typical asking range
Location Rosharon, TX
Total Time 5,303 hrs
Engine SMOH 873 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 30-1006
Reg # N7916Y
Cruise 155 kts (287 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
The Ultimate Garmin-Equipped Twin Comanche. This isn't just a classic it's a modernized cross-country machine. Boasting a 10.6" G500TXI GTN750XI and a full Garmin stack (GDL 88 / GTX 32 / GI275). Truly one of a kind.

Description

The Ultimate Garmin-Equipped Twin Comanche. This isn't just a classic; it's a modernized cross-country machine. Boasting a 10.6" G500TXI, GTN750XI, and a full Garmin stack (GDL 88 / GTX 32 / GI275). Truly one of a kind.

Propeller

This Twin Comanche is a true "speed bird," featuring an exhaustive list of aerodynamic refinements. It is equipped with Wow Cowls, gear lobe fairings, wing root fairings, and gap seals. The profile is further streamlined by a single-piece windshield, making this one of the cleanest and fastest PA-30s on the market. Cruising at over 165 kts, burning less than 16 GPH total.

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Matthew Pacobit
trade-a-plane.com
$210,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Twin Comanche

This 1966 Piper Twin Comanche (N7916Y) is a 4-seat multi engine piston with 5,303 hours on the airframe. There are currently 29 Twin Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $12,500 to $250,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $210,000.

The Twin Comanche cruises at 155 kts (287 km/h) with a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,600 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 16 GPH (61 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $99/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: 5,303 hours
Budget $240 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Twin Comanche — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
155 kts (287 km/h)
Range
1,000 nm (1,852 km)
Ceiling
18,600 ft (5,669 m)
Max Weight
3,725 lbs (1,690 kg)
Useful Load
1,450 lbs (658 kg)
Horsepower
160 HP
Fuel Burn
16 GPH (61 L/h)
Engines
2

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Twin Comanche

Fuel Burn
16.0 GPH
~$104/hr

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N7916Y.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Rosharon, TX

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N7916Y against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $138,750–$182,450.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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