1966 PIPER TWIN COMANCHE
Starts from the median asking price of 37 comparable Piper Multi-Engine Piston listings ($184,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time +419 hr vs comps -0.8%
- Engine time +195 hr vs comps -2.7%
- Modern GPS navigator (65% of comps) +4.9%
- Autopilot (62% of comps) +1.1%
- ADS-B (62% of comps) +1.0%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Piper TWIN COMANCHE |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 7,310 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,255 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | ASPEN EFD1000 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | PS PMA4000 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN aera 660 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | SiriusXM |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
C-FUCH is a well-equipped 1966 Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche featuring a highly upgraded IFR panel with Garmin 530W and 420W GPSs, Aspen EFD1000 MAX, S-TEC System 50 autopilot with altitude hold, ADS-B and comprehensive digital engine instrumentation. Additional upgrades include LoPresti Wow Cowls, gap seals, GAMI fuel injectors and an Airtex interior. The aircraft completed its annual inspection in July 2026 and is located in Pembroke, Ontario.
Modifications
Dual USB charging ports
Avionics
Aspen EFD1000 electronic flight display Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNS 420W WAAS GPS/COM Garmin Aera 660 portable GPS/display S‑TEC System 50 autopilot L‑3 Lynx NGT‑1000 transponder Garmin GDL 52 receiver SiriusXM aviation weather PS Engineering PMA4000 audio panel/intercom Dual Electronics International CGR‑30P engine monitors Electronics International CGR‑30C display Digital engine, fuel-flow and electrical-system monitoring Digital voltage and flight-time information
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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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General
| Year | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | TWIN COMANCHE |
| Serial Number | 30-1055 |
| Registration # | C-FUCH |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | CYTA |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,310 |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Fuel Tank | Yes |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-320-B1A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,255 SMOH |
| Engine 1 TBO | 2000 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-320-B1A |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Time | 992.5 SMOH |
| Engine 2 TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop 1 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
|---|---|
| Prop 1 Time | 38 |
| Prop 2 Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
| Prop 2 Time | 256.8 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Aspen EFD1000 electronic flight display Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNS 420W WAAS GPS/COM Garmin Aera 660 portable GPS/display S‑TEC System 50 autopilot L‑3 Lynx NGT‑1000 transponder Garmin GDL 52 receiver SiriusXM aviation weather PS Engineering PMA4000 audio panel/intercom Dual Electronics International CGR‑30P engine monitors Electronics International CGR‑30C display Digital engine, fuel-flow and electrical-system monitoring Digital voltage and flight-time information |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Dual USB charging ports |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2014 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection: Completed July 2, 2026 Altimeter/Static System Certification: Completed June 26, 2026 |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 30 Twin Comanche
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 30 Twin Comanche (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 770 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 169 kts · 194 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 950.0 / 700.0 |
About this plane
Twin engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The PA-30 Twin Comanche seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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Last flight
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