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1966 Piper Comanche 260
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Piper 260 series listings ($199,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Autopilot (71% of comps) +0.5%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 591 FAA-registered +4.7%
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 | — |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Annual Date: January 2027. Useful Load: 1213 Lbs
Modifications
Back Loading aircraft photo 17 Photos $123,000 1966 Piper Comanche 260 S/N: 24-4429 R/N: N8972P 8,440 Total Hours California, United States Compare Email to Friend Date Listed: Feb 19, 2026 Airframe & Power Systems Information Total Hours 8,440 Total Hours Engines Loc. Model SMOH C IO-540-D4A5 1,625 260 HP Propellers Loc. Make SPOH C Hartzell 112 Three Blade Maintenance Condition Complete Logs Yes Damage History No Annual Date: January 2027 Useful Load: 1213 Lbs. Airframe Total Hours 8,440 Total Hours 88 Gallons Fuel Capacity in Four Tanks Metal Hartzell Prop Spinner Australian Tail Counterweight (No AD) Small Nose Wheel Whelen Strobes Lopresti Speed Mods Johnson Wingtips Flap Track and Wheel Well Speed Fairings PMI Exhaust System Sealed Concorde Battery Three Fuel Bladders Recently Replaced Aircraft Tug Included Cabin Cover Included Lightweight Starter Avionics King KMA 24 Audio Panel with 3LMB King KX 155 Digital Flip/Flop 760 Channel NAV/COM #1 King KI 209 Glide Slope/VOR/Localizer Indicaror #1 King KX 155 Digital Flip/Flop 760 Channel NAV/COM #2 King KI 209 Glide Slope/VOR/Localizer Indicator #2 Apollo GX-60 GPS/COM (Approach certified) Garmin GTX Transponder with ADSB Out and Traffic Functional BFG 900 Stormscope Century II Autopilot Electronics International MVP-50 Graphic Engine Monitor Digital Tachometer JPI FS-450 Digital Fuel Flow Computer Digital Outside Air Temperature Six Probe EGT Gauge Guardian Standby Electric Fuel Pump Back-up Electric Fuel Pump Avionics Master Switch Four Place Intercom Ashby Glare Shield Four Headsets Included Interior Blue and Gray fabric and Vinyl seats with matching side panels and carpet. Cream headliner. Overall rated 9.5 out of 10. Exterior Overall White with Traditional Comanche Scheme in Red and Gray. Overall Rated 9.5 out of 10 History Complete logs. No damage history. No hail, No corrosion. Gear AD hours will be posted soon. 260 HP and injected. Thes are the best of the Comanches. Contact Information Tel: (530) 642-2806 Tel: (800) 759-9466 Fax: (530) 642-9375 3501 Airport Road, Hanger# 2 Placerville, California 95667 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice An Important Note About Buying An Aircraft Aircraft Shopper Online takes internet fraud very seriously. Before completing any transaction, please review our fraud prevention guidelines to protect yourself. Read our Fraud Alert → Report This Ad Listed By Skywagons.com, LLC Location Placerville, CA, US Website Visit website Contact the seller for availability and additional aircraft information. Contact Seller More listings from Skywagons.com, LLC Finance Calculator $912 Est. monthly payment Down payment 20% · $24,600 Loan term 15 years Interest rate 7.50% Loan amount $98,400 Total interest $65,792 View Detailed Calculator Get Pre-Approved For illustrative purposes only. Actual rates and terms may vary.
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.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Previous listing for N8972P
1966 PIPER COMANCHE 260
- Then asking
- $123k
- Airframe
- 8,440 hrs
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