Piper Comanche Aircraft in Texas
Texas has one of the largest active GA pilot populations in the US, with extensive aircraft infrastructure across Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio metros and strong support networks for most major aircraft brands. Major flight schools, dealer networks, MRO facilities and overhaul shops are concentrated here.
The Piper Comanche (PA-24) is a classic, fast, retractable-gear single — produced 1957-1972 with 180, 250, 260 and 400 hp variants on the same low-wing airframe. The 260 hp Comanche cruises near 160 knots; the rare 400 hp Comanche is one of the fastest piston singles of its era. The Comanche has a devoted owner community and is regarded as one of the best-handling singles of its generation.
6 used Piper Comanche aircraft for sale in Texas · 4-seat · Used median asking $114,000 · updated 17 hours ago
Piper Comanche Specifications
Model specThe Piper Comanche is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 157 kt (291 km/h), a range of 956 nm (1,771 km), and a useful load of 1,200 lbs (544 kg).
Piper Comanche for Sale
Piper Comanche asking prices range from $40,499 to $180,888, with a median of $114,000 (market reference $130,000).
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Piper Comanche Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Comanche cost? Used Comanche prices: $40K – $180K, average $114K (median $114K); market reference $130K, across 56 priced of 6 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Piper Comanche
Buying a Piper Comanche comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Piper Comanche Inventory by Country
| United States | 53 |
| Canada | 6 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| France | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
| Italy | 1 |
Piper Comanche Inventory by State
| California | 6 |
| Georgia | 2 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
| Nebraska | 2 |
| Tennessee | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
Piper Comanche by Price
| Under $100k | 9 |
| Under $200k | 30 |
| Under $300k | 31 |
| Under $500k | 31 |
Recently Sold Piper Comanche
| 1961 Comanche | $120,000 |
Piper Comanche Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Comanche. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database