1977 Piper Comanche
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Owned by a highly experienced owner/pilot who'd flown everything from a Tri Pacer to Grumman Goose and DC3s, Mike's dream airplane, was a Comanche 260. Unfortunately, he lost a battle with cancer before he could see the project through and fly the plane. This is a wonderful Comanche 260B, just begging for a new owner to finish this nearly complete project. The plane was recently flown from Texas to California on a ferry permit. You will see that nearly every major component has be replaced or overhauled.
260 HP Lycoming IO-540-D4A5
10 hours SMOH
LyCon certified internal components
New or overhauled:
. Ignition harness
. Magneto drive
. Vacuum pump
. Spark plugs
. Knisley exhaust
. Alternator
. Vernatherm
. Fuel system
. Stratoflex hoses
. Motor mounts
King KMA 34 audio Panel
King KY 197 Com (bad display)
King KNS81 RNAV
King KN63 DME
Collins VIR 351 / VHF 251 Nav & Com
King KCS55A slaved HSI
King KT76A transponder
Century autopilot (believed to be inoperative)
Hamilton style compass
Pilot push to talk
New fuel bladders
Landing gear completely overhauled
New landing gear electrical harnesses & switches
Landing gear transmission overhauled (?)
New tires, wheels, brakes & bearings
Brake master cylinders overhauled & new hoses
Pilot tow brakes
Wingtip strobes
Dual LE landing lights
Rotating beacon
Engine
Owned by a highly experienced owner/pilot who’d flown everything from a Tri Pacer to Grumman Goose and DC3s, Mike’s dream airplane, was a Comanche 260. Unfortunately, he lost a battle with cancer before he could see the project through and fly the plane. This is a wonderful Comanche 260B, just begging for a new owner to finish this nearly complete project. The plane was recently flown from Texas to California on a ferry permit. You will see that nearly every major component has be replaced or overhauled. Total Time:3,645 Airframe Info:All new fuel bladders Landing gear completely overhauled New landing gear electrical harnesses & switches Landing gear transmission overhauled (?) New tires, wheels, brakes & bearings Brake master cylinders overhauled & new hoses Pilot tow brakes Wingtip strobes Dual LE landing lights Rotating beacon Engine Info: 260 HP Lycoming IO-540-D4A5 10 hours SMOH LyCon certified internal components New or overhauled: . Ignition harness . Magneto drive . Vacuum pump . Spark plugs . Knisley exhaust . Alternator . Vernatherm . Fuel system . Stratoflex hoses . Motor mounts Prop Info: Hartzell 2-blade, Hub SN 2320 10 hours SOH
Interior
Interior had a redo in 1987. Keep in mind the plane was stored (not flown) between Tan velour seats done in 1987 Seats, side panels and headliner are in good condition Needs carpet
Exterior
Classic white base with orange and red trim
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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DanJay Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$135,000
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Chico, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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Dan Jay Aircraft Sales
aircraftdealer.com
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$99,000
$135,000
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$99,000
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Chico, CA | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
planesalesusa.com
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$135,000
|
California, United States | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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About This Piper Comanche
This 1977 Piper Comanche (N2947) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,645 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 $135,000.
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
MORAN M MICHAEL
Registration Address
CHICO, CA
Certificate Issued
2020-09-15
Airworthiness
1967-03-10
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 N2947.
