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1960 PIPER COMANCHE 250
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Piper COMANCHE 250 listings ($90,085), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -2,490 hr vs comps +5.0%
- Engine time +557 hr vs comps -4.5%
- No Autopilot (50% of comps have one) -0.9%
- No ADS-B (62% of comps have one) -1.6%
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 | 1,668 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,648 STOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR87 |
| Avionics / DME | KN64 |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Total time
- 270 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Very nice and clean oldtimer travel aircraft Good performance for long distance flights! In Switzerland 27/10/1961. Imported from USA with TT: 270 hours The aircraft was regisrtered in USA as N7155P. It was certified by the FAA on June 14, 1961 and exported to Switzerland on September 25, 1961 Over 50 years old, benefits of the 8% low import duties in Germany! Always hangared since arrival in Switzerland Airframe repair after container transportation damage performed in 1961 Left wing repair performed 08/08/1997 at 953:15 hours Annual Inspection: 07/10/2022 ARC valid through 05/05/2024 Noise Level according ICAO Annex 16, Vol. 1, Chapter 6: 66.5 dB(A), Swiss noise category D Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Modifications
Johnston Aircraft Winglets installed in July 1998, FAA STC SA2541NM SPEED 2-7 MPH Increase Increased rate of climb SAFETY Lower Stall Speed Decreased Sink Rate on Approach Improved Landings Quicker Spin Recovery APPEARANCE Improves the looks of an already good looking airplane Increased resale value https://johnstonaircraft.com/comwingtips.htm 3 Bladed McCauley Propeller B3D32C412C with polished Spinner, installed 23/03/2000, FAA STC SA00-773 Tinted Windows: Single piece windshield, FAA STC SA208GL Frameless storm window on pilot side window Shadin Digital Fuel Flow, FAA STC SA921GL and STC SA922GL Bracket Inductin air filter, FAA STC SA693CE Portable cabin fire extinguisher
Avionics
Becker AL3 Audio Panel Funke ATR833A 8.33 kHz COM Becker AR2009/25 COM Becker AR3308 NAV Bendix King KNI520 NAV Indicator Flightcom 403, 4 seats intercom Bendix King KN64 DME Bendix King KR87 ADF Bendix King KT76A Mode C Tranponder Kannad 406 AF ELT with remote switch on instrument panel Co-Pilot Altimeter Alcor 6 Cylinder EGT Indicator Shadin Digital Fuel Flow, FAA STC SA921GL and STC SA922GL
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.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper COMANCHE 250 lands versus other Piper COMANCHE 250 listings on fyiAero.
Price
62nd pct$91k · 62nd percentile of 8 listings
Airframe time
12th pct1,668 hours total (TTAF) · 12th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
75th pct1,648 hours since top overhaul · 75th percentile of 8 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 | 24-2320 |
| Registration # | HB-OTS |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | Lausanne |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,668 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,899.08 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,748.27 lb |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-540-A1D5 |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-3635-40 |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,648 STOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | B3D32C412C |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Becker AL3 Audio Panel Funke ATR833A 8.33 kHz COM Becker AR2009/25 COM Becker AR3308 NAV Bendix King KNI520 NAV Indicator Flightcom 403, 4 seats intercom Bendix King KN64 DME Bendix King KR87 ADF Bendix King KT76A Mode C Tranponder Kannad 406 AF ELT with remote switch on instrument panel Co-Pilot Altimeter Alcor 6 Cylinder EGT Indicator Shadin Digital Fuel Flow, FAA STC SA921GL and STC SA922GL |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Johnston Aircraft Winglets installed in July 1998, FAA STC SA2541NM SPEED 2-7 MPH Increase Increased rate of climb SAFETY Lower Stall Speed Decreased Sink Rate on Approach Improved Landings Quicker Spin Recovery APPEARANCE Improves the looks of an already good looking airplane Increased resale value https://johnstonaircraft.com/comwingtips.htm 3 Bladed McCauley Propeller B3D32C412C with polished Spinner, installed 23/03/2000, FAA STC SA00-773 Tinted Windows: Single piece windshield, FAA STC SA208GL Frameless storm window on pilot side window Shadin Digital Fuel Flow, FAA STC SA921GL and STC SA922GL Bracket Inductin air filter, FAA STC SA693CE Portable cabin fire extinguisher |
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