1967 PIPER COMANCHE 260B
Starts from the median asking price of 421 comparable PIPER Single-Engine Piston listings ($167,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -11 vs comparable listings -16.5%
- Airframe time +898 hr vs comps -1.8%
- Engine time +542 hr vs comps -1.6%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
- Market supply: 9 for sale of 591 FAA-registered +3.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER COMANCHE 260B |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,589 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,369 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | King KX-155, Garmin GNS-530W |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | 8/25/2025 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Gorgeous Aircraft! Oshkosh Award winner. One of the nicest PA24-260B in the country. Many modifications. Paint and Interior 9/10. One owner for past 26 years. Always hangered. NDH. Meticulous Log books. Recent Annual 8/25.
Modifications
Knots 2U Aileron and Flap Gap Seals STC#SA526GL Wing Fillet STC#SA371CH Rudder Gap Seals STC#SA526GL Wing Root Fairings STC#SA526GL Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generators STC#SA1299SE Knots 2U High Intensity Discharge Landing Lights Knots 2U Flap / Gear Alert System Precise Flight Standby Vacuum System Precise Flight Portable O2 Precision PAI-700 Vertical Card Compass Reiff Turbo XP Engine Preheat System Rosen Visors SoundEx Soundproofing / Insualation
Avionics
Original Panel Replaced 7/2004 with Van Bladeren Metal, laser cut panel sections to reconfigure to a standard "T" configuration. Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GNS 530W GPS / Nav / Com King KX-155 Nav / Com Garmin GTX 330 Transponder S-TEC 55X Autopilot S-TEC Altitude Preselect Century NSD-360A HSI (Slaved) Ameri-King AK-450 ELT (w/Remote Activation Switch) Davitron M877 Digital Clock PS Engineering PXE-7300 Entertainment System R.C Allen Backup Electric Attitude Indicator
General
| Year | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | COMANCHE 260B |
| Serial Number | 24-4660 |
| Registration # | N9171P |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | INT |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,589.5 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 3,200 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,773 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,427 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 90 gal |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING AEIO-540-D4A5 |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-4396-48 |
| Engine Horsepower | 260 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,369 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 1995 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 431 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | B3D32C412C |
| Prop Time | 1369 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
|---|---|
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330 |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | S-TEC SYSTEM 55X |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Active Traffic | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Original Panel Replaced 7/2004 with Van Bladeren Metal, laser cut panel sections to reconfigure to a standard "T" configuration. Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GNS 530W GPS / Nav / Com King KX-155 Nav / Com Garmin GTX 330 Transponder S-TEC 55X Autopilot S-TEC Altitude Preselect Century NSD-360A HSI (Slaved) Ameri-King AK-450 ELT (w/Remote Activation Switch) Davitron M877 Digital Clock PS Engineering PXE-7300 Entertainment System R.C Allen Backup Electric Attitude Indicator |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Knots 2U High Intensity Discharge Landing Lights Knots 2U Flap / Gear Alert System Precise Flight Standby Vacuum System Precise Flight Portable O2 Precision PAI-700 Vertical Card Compass Reiff Turbo XP Engine Preheat System Rosen Visors SoundEx Soundproofing / Insualation |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | Knots 2U Aileron and Flap Gap Seals STC#SA526GL Wing Fillet STC#SA371CH Rudder Gap Seals STC#SA526GL Wing Root Fairings STC#SA526GL Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generators STC#SA1299SE |
Interior
| Year Interior | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2006 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Signature TECHNICAir 8/25/2025 FAR 91.411, 91.413 Signature TECHNICAir 7/26/2025 ELT APR 2018 AD 2012-17-06 Stabilator Horn Assy Accomplished 5/5/2023 4586.5 Due 5/28 or 5086.5 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | Prop Logbook.pdf Engine Logbook.pdf Airframe Logbook #3.pdf Airframe Logbook #2.pdf Airframe Logbook #1.pdf |
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