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1961 PIPER COMANCHE 250
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Piper COMANCHE 250 listings ($90,085), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time -1,041 hr vs comps +2.1%
- Engine time -1,078 hr vs comps +8.6%
- No Autopilot (50% of comps have one) -0.9%
- ADS-B (62% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 7 for sale of 1222 FAA-registered +4.5%
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 | 3,117 hrs |
| Engine time | 13 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Major price reduction. Our seller says it’s time to move on. This bird is classic original Piper paint and interior bird. It shows like an airshow airplane. Always hangered, and it shows. Excellent windows. The airframe logs are missing from 1961 to 2012. Zero time engine overhaul in 2012. Needs a new prop. The one on it now is unserviceable. Same owner since 1985. Fresh tires. Documents: - N7244P wt and balance.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11028376980&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=HUf4Mtfjv1O9ukmdjaxVI4iD9HL%2fza3IQzIFvlB%2bjh40GGHbHrCd6kbjDebOf3wtUC4EMVRjHso%3d - N7244P engine log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11028376964&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=HUf4Mtfjv1OScOauhPHDzWoIBGL1IfOpLuwra7vgHqKVSe0eDKTXRVT8At%2b%2bBconcmy9T40uTS4%3d - N7244P airframe log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11028376952&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=HUf4Mtfjv1MAfzmrRURK3STYvJ%2f5vzo%2fPwzdRGXRZmgXnS2uoiqwD0Ws1MUvgJKdJKB%2fo1lnehM%3d
Modifications
Factory installed O2 System. Not used foe many years. Bottle removed.
Avionics
King KA 134 Audio Panel Narco Mark 12D Nav/Com Narco Glideslope King KX 170B Nav/Com 3 LMB King KT 76A Transponder/Encoder Narco ADF 7-12C EGT/Carb Temp
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 ›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
50th pct$90k · 50th percentile of 8 listings
Airframe time
25th pct3,117 hours total (TTAF) · 25th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
12th pct13 hours since major overhaul · 12th 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.
Documents
General
| Year | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | COMANCHE 250 |
| Serial Number | 24-2418 |
| Registration # | N7244P |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | KPOC (Brackett Field) |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,117.04 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,800 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,834 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 90 gal |
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-540-A1D5 |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-3680-40 |
| Engine Horsepower | 250 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 13 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2012 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 1987 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 1 SMOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | King KA 134 Audio Panel Narco Mark 12D Nav/Com Narco Glideslope King KX 170B Nav/Com 3 LMB King KT 76A Transponder/Encoder Narco ADF 7-12C EGT/Carb Temp |
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Factory installed O2 System. Not used foe many years. Bottle removed. |
Interior
| Year Interior | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1961 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh Annual inspection Jan., 20 ,2026. Prop needs to be dealt with. |
|---|
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N7244P wt and balance.pdf |
|---|---|
| Engine | N7244P engine log.pdf |
| Aircraft | N7244P airframe log.pdf |
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Last flight
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