Piper Comanche Aircraft in North Carolina
North Carolina has a strong GA presence with hubs at Raleigh-Durham (RDU/TTA), Charlotte (KCLT/JQF), Asheville (AVL) and Wilmington (ILM). Honda Aircraft Company is based in Greensboro. Diverse terrain ranges from coastal to Appalachian. Year-round flying conditions favourable.
3 used Piper Comanche aircraft for sale in North Carolina · $79K – $149K · updated 2 hours ago
About the Piper Comanche
The Piper Comanche (PA-24) is a classic, fast, retractable-gear single — produced 1957-1972 with 180, 250, 260 and 400 hp variants on the same low-wing airframe. The 260 hp Comanche cruises near 160 knots; the rare 400 hp Comanche is one of the fastest piston singles of its era. The Comanche has a devoted owner community and is regarded as one of the best-handling singles of its generation.
Piper Comanche Specifications
Model specThe Piper Comanche is a single engine piston with a cruise speed of 157 kt (291 km/h), a range of 956 nm (1,771 km).
3 Piper Comanche For Sale
There are currently 3 used Piper Comanche for sale, ranging from $79,000 to $149,900, with a median asking price of $89,000.
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Browse all Piper models →Piper Comanche Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Comanche cost? Used Comanche prices: $79K – $149K, average $105K (median $89K), across 3 priced of 3 active listings.
Based on 25 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Piper Comanche
When buying a Piper Comanche, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Piper Comanche Inventory by Country
| United States | 26 |
| Canada | 4 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Piper Comanche Inventory by State
| California | 5 |
| Georgia | 2 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
Piper Comanche by Price
| Under $100k | 10 |
| Under $200k | 28 |
| Under $300k | 29 |
| Under $500k | 29 |
Piper Comanche Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Comanche. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database