Comanche 250
Piper Comanche 250

Thank you for your interest, this aircraft has been sold.

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Mark Smith
Based: KJYO (Leesburg, VA)
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Description

This aircraft is avionics intensive, on a very sound airframe with a strong engine. The IFR GNS-530 GPS/moving map display is coupled to other the other Garmin products and auto pilot making any flight and navigation trivial. Enter the flight plan, push the throttle in, and let the aircraft fly itself to your destination. Making any ILS/LOC/VOR/NDB/GPS IFR approach is a snap, as well as direct-to destinations, and intercepting flight paths (resume own navigation). You have to fly it to believe it.

The ADLOG system makes finding out information about the airframe, engine, or avionics quick and easy including compliance with directives.

Attention to detail on the panel resulted in a truly modern look. This includes a standard six-pack layout, low power lighting, and emergency backup lighting.

This is a get-up and go aircraft. Take four people, and their stuff, from the northeast to florida non-stop. 90 gallon fuel capacity will result in nearly a 6.5 hour distance. At 150 knots that will get you over 1100 no reserve nautical miles. Accept a lower speed and you can get over 1700 nautical miles.

The O-540 Lycoming engine is a powerful power plant capable of transporting alot of stuff up to 22,000 feet. This aircraft typically gets 1000 FPM or better during take with little effort. Going full Vx feels too verticle.

The JPI engine monitor is an integral part of engine management. It gives the pilot the confidence to perform engine manipulations with the knowledge that they are not contributing to abnormal engine wear and tear.

All the expensive maintenance has been done already on this aircraft, so you get all the cream. It's sad, now that I have spent all time getting everything up to standard, I must sell.

Comanche Background

In the beginning I had a Cherokee-140 and a desire to fly faster and further with more stuff. I began research into the issue with the purchase of some books and web access.

The result of months of research and analyzing the situation resulted in my desire for a comanche (PA24). Piper had created an airplane which, in many ways, is superior to even modern aircraft. The wing foil was tapered in every direction resulting in a low drag high speed foil--the kind you would find on a modern 747. Unprecedented strength came from an internal lengthwise wing spar which made its way through the cabin. Four integral tanks gave it endurance and the lycoming six cylinder 540 cubic inch powerplane gave it a certain smoothness that just doesn't come from 4 cylinder engines. The double application of zinc-chromate before and after parts assembly made corrosion a foreign word even in sea-shore climates.

In short, bang for buck, the comanche was an incredible find. It would be impossible to create this plane in today's dollars because of the workmanship that was put it into it back in 1964.

The only stumbling block for this wonderful aircraft is its age. Luckily, there are many sources for parts and a strong community of comanche enthusiasts ready to help you with any little thing for your aircraft. A great source is the Comanche Discussion Forum and the International Comanche Society .

Specifications

Normal Cruise 181 mph (157 knots)
Max Structural Speed 204 mph (177 knots)
Gross Weight 2900 pounds
Fuel 90 gallon (2-30 gallon tanks + 2-15 gallon tanks)
Fuel Consumption (normal cruise) 14 gph
Fuel Consumption (economy cruise) 7.5 gph
No reserve Fuel Exhaustion 6+ hours
Econommy Range (economy cruise) 1760 miles
No Reserve Range (normal cruise) 1163 miles
Absolute Ceiling 22,000 feet!
Horse Power 250hp
Cylinders 6
Displacement 540 cubic inches
Full Power Altitude 7,500 Feet

Price

A price of $92,000 includes the following: