1960 PIPER COMANCHE 250
Starts from the median asking price of 15 comparable Piper COMANCHE 250 listings ($93,475), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -2,222 hr vs comps +4.4%
- Engine time -322 hr vs comps +2.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper COMANCHE 250 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,728 hrs |
| Engine time | 634 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Piper PA-24-250. Comanche 250. VFR aircraft with wing tip tanks and new interior. Plane is flown regularly, 3-4 times per month. This has been a great aircraft. Motivated Seller. SALE PENDING
Avionics
Dual Comm.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper COMANCHE 250 lands versus other Piper COMANCHE 250 listings on fyiAero.
Price
6th pct$62k · 6th percentile of 16 listings
Airframe time
36th pct1,728 hours total (TTAF) · 36th percentile of 14 listings
Engine time
36th pct634 hours since major overhaul · 36th percentile of 11 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | COMANCHE 250 |
| Serial Number | 24-2142 |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,728 |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-540-A1D5 |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-20722-40 |
| Engine 1 Time | 634 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | HC-82XF-2 |
| Prop Time | 82.4 |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Dual Comm. |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 4 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due Aug. 2026 Fresh annual can be arranged with sale. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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