1969 Piper Twin Comanche
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin GTN 750Xi Touchscreen WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm/MFD Garmin GNS-430W WAAS IFR GPS / NAV / COMM / MFD Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments as AI and HSI Garmin GTX 330ES (Extended Squitter) Transponder (with ADS-B Out) PS Engineering PMA8000BTi Audio panel S-Tec 20 Autopilot G4 Insight Graphic Engine Monitor Golze Engineering ADL110B Satellite Weather Receiver KING KN-62A DME KING KR-87 ADF Wired for HF: Fitted Aerial and HF Radio removed but available
Description
TEMPORARILY WITHDRAWN FROM SALE *** We are delighted to present for sale this well equipped Turbo Twin Comanche with C/R propellers and many extras. The current owner has circumnavigated the world with this aircraft (then registered D-GPEZ) between April 2013 and October 2014 UK eastbound to New Zealand, then continuing eastbound via Hawai’i back to the UK. The Twin Comanche is probably the most efficient and cost effective piston twin available. G-PHIZ has 156 US Gallon useable fuel capacity (Main/Aux/Tip and Nacelle tanks). Cruising at 160 kts IAS using 8 USG per hour a side, it has truly a long-range capability as well as expanding your options for choosing the most economical places to refuel in European touring.
Engine
Port Engine: Lycoming IO-320-C1A (TBO 1800 hours) 632.53 hours SMOH Starboard Engine: Lycoming LIO-320-C1A (TBO 1800 hours) 632.53 hours SMOH Both engines overhauled in 2014 in New Zealand by Flightline Aviation RaJay Turbo-Normalisers PROPELLERS Port propeller: Hartzell HC-E2YL-2BSF (2-blade propeller) 46.04 hours SPOH in 2022 Starboard propeller: Hartzell HC-E2YL-2BLSF (2-blade propeller) 630.53 hrs SPOH in 2014
Interior
Red leather seats with red trim and carpets 4-5/10 Unused 5th child seat included in sale
Exterior
2012 Bare metal respray – Blue hull with white top and gold stripe detailing 7-8/10
Modifications / STCs
• Tip tanks 15 USG each and CapCo Nacelle tanks 20 USG each (Total Useable Fuel 154 USG)
• Plumbed in Oxygen
• Airframe speed mods -flap, aileron and fin gap seals
• Knots-2-U Wow Cowls
• Miller Nose with additional storage capacity
• Battery moved from nose to behind rear bulkhead for better C of G positioning
• Cambrai covers for fuselage and each engine.
• Turtlepac Ferry tanks and associated mountings, manual fuel pump and associated connections
• Custom made bracket for mounting an iPad
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
John Vahgatsi
avbuyer.com
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$178,649
$180,933
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— | Mar 16, 2026 | 124 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Twin Comanche
This 1969 Piper Twin Comanche (G-PHIZ) is a 4-seat multi engine piston with 4,361 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 $178,649.
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.
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Piper Twin 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 (G-PHIZ) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Location not available
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for G-PHIZ.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (G-PHIZ). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $160,000–$179,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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