Piper Twin Comanche Aircraft 1960s
Pre-1980 piston twins are largely 1960s-70s vintage workhorses — Cessna 310, original Baron 55/58, Piper Apache/Aztec/Twin Comanche. Engines are typically on second or third overhaul; avionics typically replaced; pressurised variants (rare in this era) need pressure-vessel inspection. These are demanding aircraft to own well; budget for both engines on potentially divergent overhaul cycles, mandate-upgrade investment if not already complete, and corrosion-prone-area inspection.
22 used Piper Twin Comanche aircraft for sale 1960s · 4-seat · $12K – $250K · updated 2 hours ago
About the Piper Twin Comanche
The Piper Twin Comanche (PA-30 and counter-rotating PA-39) is a four-seat light twin with twin 160 hp Lycoming IO-320s — small, efficient, and one of the most fuel-efficient twins ever built. The PA-39 added counter-rotating props. Cruising around 175 knots on modest fuel burn, the Twin Comanche is the economical entry into twin-engine ownership.
Piper Twin Comanche Specifications
Model specThe Piper Twin Comanche is a 4-seat multi engine piston with a cruise speed of 155 kt (287 km/h), a range of 1,000 nm (1,852 km).
22 Piper Twin Comanche For Sale
Browse all 22 listings →There are currently 22 used Piper Twin Comanche for sale, ranging from $12,500 to $250,000, with a median asking price of $140,000.
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Browse all Piper models →Piper Twin Comanche Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Twin Comanche cost? Used Twin Comanche prices: $12K – $250K, average $145K (median $140K), across 19 priced of 22 active listings.
Based on 9 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 Twin Comanche
When buying a Piper Twin 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 Twin Comanche Inventory by Country
| United States | 26 |
| Canada | 4 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 |
Piper Twin Comanche Inventory by State
| California | 5 |
| Georgia | 2 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
Piper Twin Comanche by Price
| Under $100k | 10 |
| Under $200k | 28 |
| Under $300k | 29 |
| Under $500k | 29 |
Piper Twin Comanche Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Twin Comanche. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database