Single-engine piston

N8637P

1964 Piper Comanche 260

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1964
Serial
24-4078
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-540 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Cumming, GA
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Registration record

N8637P on the FAA register

Type
1964 Piper Comanche 260 (FAA: Piper PA-24-260)
Serial
24-4078
Engines
Lycoming O-540 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Cumming, GA
Certificate issued
2020-01-15
Airworthiness date
1964-11-25
Registration expires
2030-01-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
ABDD57
Mode S (octal)
52756527
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
730 nm
Cruise (type)
145 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2030-01-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2020-01-15
    Certificate of registration issued as N8637P.
  • 2007-07-27
    Accident at Ramona, CA; damage: substantial.
  • 1975-12-21
    Accident at Hays,Ks, 16; damage: substantial.
  • 1964-11-25
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
Overview

About N8637P

N8637P is a 1964 Piper Comanche 260 (FAA model PA-24-260), serial number 24-4078. It is registered to an individual in Cumming, Georgia. The current certificate of registration was issued on January 15, 2020 and expires on January 31, 2030.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-540 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 145 knots and a range of about 730 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated November 25, 1964.

N8637P has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
145 kt
Range
730 nm
Takeoff over 50 ft
750 ft
Landing over 50 ft
600 ft
Fuel burn
10 gph

Published figures for the Piper Comanche 260 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition. Piper Comanche 260 specs, prices and for-sale inventory →

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2007-07-27 Accident · Ramona, CA Damage: Substantial NTSB · LAX07LA234
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-24-260
Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to a short circuit between both magneto ground leads. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual/100-hour maintenance inspection regarding the wires.
1975-12-21 Accident · Hays,Ks, 16 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3770
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-24

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.