1961 PIPER COMANCHE 250
$141,303
Aircraft Location:Watsonville, California, USA
Seller Information
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Contact:Gary Sequeira
Phone:+1 949-922-5263
Newport Beach, California, USA
Specifications
Year1961
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelCOMANCHE 250
Serial Number24-2418
Registration #N7244P
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesVFR
Based atKPOC (Brackett Field)
Total Time3,117.04
Max Takeoff Weight1,270.06 kg
Useful Load831.89 kg
Fuel Capacity Volume227.12 L
AirframeThis bird is classic original Piper paint and interior bird. It shows like an airshow airplane. Always hangered, and it shows. Excellent windows. The airframe logs are missing from 1961 to 2012. Zero time engine overhaul in 2012.
Needs a new prop. The one on it now is unserviceable. Same owner since 1985. Fresh tires.
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-540-A1D5
Engine Serial NumberL-3680-40
Engine Horsepower186.42 kW
Engine 1 Time13 SMOH
Engine TBO2000
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2012
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul1987
Engine ManufacturerZero time overhaul in 2012 by a very reputable engine shop, Corona Aircraft Engines, Corona ,CA. Excellent compressions at last annual, January, 20, 2026. 72/78/76/78/76/78 All over 80. Borescope inspection shows excellent condition.
Prop ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop Time1 SMOH
Number of Blades2
Blade CompositionAluminum
Prop Specs1 hour since overhaul in 2019. Prop is calendar timed out. Needs an overhaul, or replacement.
ADS-B EquippedYes
Avionics/RadiosKing KA 134 Audio Panel
Narco Mark 12D Nav/Com
Narco Glideslope
King KX 170B Nav/Com
3 LMB
King KT 76A Transponder/Encoder
Narco ADF 7-12C
EGT/Carb Temp
Oxygen SystemYes
Additional EquipmentFactory installed O2 System. Not used foe many years. Bottle removed.
Year Painted1961
ExteriorOriginal, classic, and airshow quality. Always hangered.
Year Interior1961
Number of Seats4
ConfigurationPassenger
InteriorOriginal. Amazing condition. Headliner and all are excellent. 2 Tone cloth and vinyl.
Inspection StatusFresh Annual inspection Jan., 20 ,2026. Prop needs to be dealt with.