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1964 PIPER COMANCHE 260
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Piper COMANCHE 260 listings ($125,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time +538 hr vs comps -1.1%
- Engine time -306 hr vs comps +2.4%
- No Modern GPS navigator (50% of comps have one) -2.3%
- ADS-B (50% of comps) +1.3%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper COMANCHE 260 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,676 hrs |
| Engine time | 344.5 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GNX 375 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / Engine monitor | JP EDM-900 |
| Annual | July 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
N8559P has been thoughtfully upgraded to combine the performance and efficiency of the Comanche 260 with a modern Garmin/JPI cockpit, low-time powerplant, custom cabin and extensive restoration work. 344.5 hours since major engine overhaul and 344.5 hours since propeller overhaul. Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot with auto trim, dual Garmin G5s and GNX 375. JPI EDM-900 engine monitor and Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel. Completely redone and customized interior in 2023, including new insulation. Fresh July 2026 annual inspection by Shanahan Aviation at Lampson Field. Complete logbooks since new and organized maintenance/STC/337 documentation.
Modifications
Complete airframe, engine and propeller logbooks since new, plus organized maintenance records, FAA Form 337 documentation, weight-and-balance records, STC/ICA material, flight manual supplements and avionics documentation. DAMAGE HISTORY Documented wheels-up landing on May 6, 1973 at Los Banos Airport. Logbook entry records installation of a new propeller and notes the remaining damage as minor. The event and repair history are retained in the aircraft's complete records.
Avionics
Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel Garmin GNX 375 GPS navigator / ADS-B Dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with auto trim Garmin GAD 29B JPI EDM-900 engine monitor Panel-mounted iPad Mini Nulite instrument lighting rings Garmin GSB 15 charging ports - panel and rear seats New antennas and extensive LED exterior lighting
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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 260 lands versus other Piper COMANCHE 260 listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$180k · 99th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
67th pct4,676 hours total (TTAF) · 67th percentile of 6 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 | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | COMANCHE 260 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,676.2 |
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Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 344.5 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel Garmin GNX 375 GPS navigator / ADS-B Dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with auto trim Garmin GAD 29B JPI EDM-900 engine monitor Panel-mounted iPad Mini Nulite instrument lighting rings Garmin GSB 15 charging ports - panel and rear seats New antennas and extensive LED exterior lighting |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Complete airframe, engine and propeller logbooks since new, plus organized maintenance records, FAA Form 337 documentation, weight-and-balance records, STC/ICA material, flight manual supplements and avionics documentation. DAMAGE HISTORY Documented wheels-up landing on May 6, 1973 at Los Banos Airport. Logbook entry records installation of a new propeller and notes the remaining damage as minor. The event and repair history are retained in the aircraft's complete records. |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual inspection completed July 2026 by Shanahan Aviation at Lampson Field (1O2). Next annual due July 2027. Based at Lampson Field (1O2), Lakeport, California. Complete logs and supporting documentation available for buyer review. Aircraft times and specifications subject to verification from aircraft records. |
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