Piper Twin Comanche Aircraft (PA-30/PA-39)

The Piper Twin Comanche (PA-30 and counter-rotating PA-39) is a four-seat light twin with twin 160 hp Lycoming IO-320s — small, efficient, and one of the most fuel-efficient twins ever built. The PA-39 added counter-rotating props. Cruising around 175 knots on modest fuel burn, the Twin Comanche is the economical entry into twin-engine ownership.

Piper Twin Comanche aircraft for sale

28 used Piper Twin Comanche aircraft for sale · 4-seat · Used median asking $150,000 · updated 11 hours ago

Piper Twin Comanche Specifications

Model spec

The Piper Twin Comanche is a 4-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 155 kt (287 km/h), a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km), and a useful load of 1,450 lbs (658 kg).

Performance
Cruise155 kt (287 km/h)
Range1,000 nm (1,852 km)
Service Ceiling18,600 ft (5,669 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower160 HP
Fuel Burn16.0 GPH (61 L/h)
Weights & Seats
Seats4
Max Gross Weight3,725 lbs (1,690 kg)
Useful Load1,450 lbs (658 kg)

Piper Twin Comanche for Sale

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Piper Twin Comanche asking prices range from $105,000 to $250,000, with a median of $150,000 (market reference $145,000).

1964 Piper Twin Comanche

1964 Piper Twin Comanche for sale
$12,500
For Sale
Total Time 6,523
Reg# N7317Y US
Location CO
Via Matt Weller

1964 Piper Twin Comanche

1964 Piper Twin Comanche for sale below typical asking range
$105,000
For Sale
Reg# N7387Y US
Location Oak Harbor, WA
Via Brien Lillquist
Listed 2mo ago

1967 Piper Twin Comanche

1967 Piper Twin Comanche for sale below typical asking range
$114,995
For Sale
Reg# N750HK US
Location Douglas, GA
Via Kip McClelland
Listed 3mo ago

Piper Twin Comanche

Piper Twin Comanche for sale below typical asking range
$115,000
For Sale
Total Time 5,000
Reg# N567TC US
Location Platteville, WI
Via Iron Horse Leasing
Multiple sources

1969 Piper Twin Comanche

1969 Piper Twin Comanche for sale below typical asking range
$119,900
For Sale
Total Time 8,044
Reg# N8807Y US
Location Lincoln Park, NJ
Via Rich Lucas Aircraft LLC

1964 Piper Twin Comanche

1964 Piper Twin Comanche for sale within typical asking range
$120,000
For Sale
Total Time 2,299
Reg# N7233Y US
Location Portland, OR
Via Austin S
Listed 1mo ago

1964 Piper Twin Comanche

1964 Piper Twin Comanche for sale within typical asking range
$124,900
For Sale
Reg# N7246Y US
Location Fayetteville, GA
Via Thomas Moyer
Listed 1mo ago

1966 Piper Twin Comanche

1966 Piper Twin Comanche for sale within typical asking range
$130,000
For Sale
Reg# N8215Y US
Location Ephrata, WA
Via Scott Glassburn
Listed 1mo ago

1966 Piper Twin Comanche

1966 Piper Twin Comanche for sale within typical asking range
$137,500
For Sale
Reg# N8139Y US
Location Chandler, AZ
Via Lauren Levine

1964 Piper Twin Comanche

1964 Piper Twin Comanche for sale within typical asking range
$139,999
For Sale
Total Time 5,524
Reg# N7227Y US
Location Champaign, IL
Via Mu Meng

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Piper Twin Comanche Price & Cost

How much does a Piper Twin Comanche cost? Used Twin Comanche prices: $105K – $250K, average $150K (median $150K); market reference $145K, across 25 priced of 28 active listings.

Piper Twin Comanche Price Guide

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.

Piper Twin Comanche Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (16.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$9,920/yr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.
Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Piper Twin Comanche

Buying a Piper Twin Comanche comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

Both IO-320 engines' time; counter-rotating (PA-39); gear; corrosion; logbooks; twin currency. vs Seneca: Twin Comanche = lighter, cheaper, slower; Seneca = bigger, turbo, faster.

Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Twin Comanche

How much does a used Twin Comanche cost?
It is usually one of the more affordable piston twins to buy and run. See the live price range and median above for current Twin Comanche listings.
Why is the Twin Comanche known for efficiency?
It uses two small 160-hp engines on a clean airframe, giving notably low fuel burn for a twin — appealing to owners who want redundancy without high running costs.
What is the difference between the PA-30 and PA-39?
The later PA-39 adds counter-rotating propellers, which remove the critical engine and improve engine-out handling; the PA-30 has conventional same-rotation props.
How does it compare to the single Comanche?
The Twin Comanche shares Comanche DNA but adds a second engine for redundancy, at the cost of higher complexity and maintenance than the single PA-24.

Piper Twin Comanche Inventory by Country

United States25
Canada1
France1
United Kingdom1
Lithuania1

Piper Twin Comanche Inventory by State

California6
Georgia2
North Carolina2
Texas2

Piper Twin Comanche by Price

Under $100k10
Under $200k31
Under $300k32
Under $500k32

Piper Twin Comanche by Decade

1960s24
1970s3

Recently Sold Piper Twin Comanche

1967 Twin Comanche$120,154
Twin Comanche$125,000

Piper Twin Comanche Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Piper Twin Comanche. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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