1963 Piper Comanche for sale

1963 Piper Comanche

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$109,900Fair Price
Location Calgary, AB, Canada
Total Time 4,376 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,316 hrs
Serial # 24-3554
Reg # C-FPNA Canada
Cruise 157 kts (291 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
G3X Touchscreen Garmin G5 Garmin GDU460 GPS Display Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Garmin GNS355 GPS/COM Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B Transponder Garmin GFC 500 2 axis Autopilot G3X Touchscreen

Description

1963 Piper Comanche 180 4375.5 Hours Total Time | 1316.4 SMOH | Hartzell 3-Blade Prop (2025) | Full Garmin G3X Glass Panel This upgraded 1963 Piper Comanche 180 is a rare find — a classic airframe enhanced with modern avionics and a three-blade Hartzell propeller, offering the perfect blend of timeless design and contemporary capability. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1D engine with 1316.4 hours since major overhaul. The panel has been completely modernized with a full Garmin avionics suite, including glass cockpit displays, ADS-B In/Out, and the highly regarded GFC 500 two-axis autopilot — delivering enhanced situational awareness and safety. Avionics: Garmin G3X Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Garmin GDU460 Touchscreen GPS Display Garmin GNS 355 GPS/COM Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B In/Out Garmin GFC 500 Two-Axis Autopilot Additional Features: Lycoming O-360-A1D – 180 HP | 1316.4 SMOH Hartzell 3-Blade Propeller (new in 2023) 4375.5 Hours Total Time Airframe Clean, well-maintained airframe with excellent systems integration Retractable gear and classic Comanche performance IFR Equipped and Ready This Comanche is a turn-key solution for pilots who want a reliable, efficient cross-country machine with modern safety and navigation features. Privately owned and hangared — this aircraft must be seen to be appreciated.

Engine

Lycoming O-360-A1D, SMOH 1316 hrs

Propeller

Zero Hours on prop

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Aircraft Canada
controller.com
$109,900
$118,000
Aircraft Canada
controlleremea.co.uk
$119,339 *
GBP £89,179
Aircraft Canada
aviationtrader.com.au
$121,638

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Comanche

This 1963 Piper Comanche (C-FPNA) is a single engine piston with 4,376 hours on the airframe. There are currently 59 Comanche aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,146 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $109,900.

The Comanche cruises at 157 kts (291 km/h) with a range of 956 nm (1,771 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,376 hours
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Comanche — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Cruise Speed
157 kts (291 km/h)
Max Speed
165 kts (306 km/h)
Range
956 nm (1,771 km)
Max Weight
2,900 lbs (1,315 kg)

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (C-FPNA) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Calgary, AB, Canada

CA

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check C-FPNA against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$89,000
Range: $87,000 — $118,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
+23%
Above Market

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