1969 Piper Twin Comanche
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1969 Piper Twin Comanche PA-30C - Clean, Well-Maintained Twin with Speed Mods IFR Capability This Twin Comanche has been kept hangared and consistently maintained throughout its lifetime. Lo Presti and Knots 2U speed mods including flap root seals, single piece windshield, ferrings, Lo Presti hub caps, and more. Garmin 530 WAAS for IFR and VFR navigation. CR conversion done with Piper kit 760-368. Wonderful airplane for training, time building, or personal travel with a cruise speed of typically 170 MPH and fuel burn of 13 GPH. Useful load 1169 LBS. -AFTT: 4,144.04 hrs -Annual February 2026 -Left Engine SMOH: 1,417.96 hrs, compressions: 78 / 72 / 79 / 70 -Right Engine SMOH: 1,873.1 hrs, compressions: 72 / 60 / 78 / 78 -Left Prop SMOH: 1,417.96 hrs -Right Prop SMOH: 1,350.05 hrs -Piper CR Conversion Kit (760-368) -LoPresti Knots 2U Speed Mods -Garmin GNS 530 WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm -CGR-30 Engine Monitors -uAvionix AV-30 Attitude Indicator -Bendix/King KT 76C Transponder (TSO) Additional Info -ELT due: March 2027 -Landing gear AD complied with July 2025 -Gear bungees replaced July 2025
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ashley Collier
trade-a-plane.com
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$160,000
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Foley, AL | Apr 21, 2026 | 63 days | Active |
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About This Piper Twin Comanche
This 1969 Piper Twin Comanche (N8783Y) is a 4-seat multi engine piston with 4,144 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 $160,000.
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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $88/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Twin Comanche — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8783Y.
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Title Status
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