1970 Piper Twin Comanche for sale

1970 Piper Twin Comanche

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$179,000Fair Price
Location Monroe, MI
Total Time 5,792 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,543 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 39-33
Reg # N8898Y
Cruise 155 kts (287 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GTN 750 Garmin GNS 480 Dual Aspen Garmin GI275 Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Insight G4 Dual Engine Analyzer PS Engineering Audio Panel With XM Radio ADSB In/Out

Description

Full Deice Twin Comanche This plane is a premium example of the type and has been very well cared for.

Propeller

Full Deice With Boots, Alcohol Props and Windscreen Hot Plate (Not Shown). Ice Plates On Nose 18 hrs Since New Heater VG's Lopresti Speed Mods: Wow Cowls Nacelle Wing Root Fairings Hub Caps Flap Aileron Gap Seals Gear Lobes 120 Gallons Fuel Stainless Exhaust Fairings Fields Electric Door Seal

Interior

Interior Very Good Condition Gray Leather Six Seats Exterior Very Good Condition

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Ken Wickenheiser
trade-a-plane.com
$179,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Twin Comanche

This 1970 Piper Twin Comanche (N8898Y) is a 4-seat multi engine piston with 5,792 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 $179,000.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,792 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 N8898Y.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Monroe, MI

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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 N8898Y against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$150,000
Range: $130,000 — $179,000
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
+19%
Above Market

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