05/05/2026
Own a legendary cross-country machine that balances vintage style with modern reliability. This PA-24-260 is a rare find, boasting exceptionally low total time, a fresh engine, and a robust avionics suite designed for serious IFR travel.
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Airframe & Engine
• Total Time: 1,842 Hours (Low Time)
• Engine: ~100 SMOH (Superior Maintenance)
• Propeller: 3-Blade High-Performance Hartzell, 503.8hrs since NEW
• Maintenance: Full and complete logbooks; No damage history; Always hangared.
• Key Fix: Aussie Horn Stabilizer replacement installed (Permanent, fully compliant fix for the stabilizer AD).
Performance & Range
This Comanche is optimized for speed and endurance:
• Speed Mods: LoPresti Speed Mods and Gap Seals.
• Fuel Capacity: 110 Gallons total (90g in 4 wing tanks + 20g rear auxiliary).
• Endurance: 6.5 – 7+ hours with reserves.
• Efficiency: ~12.5 gal/hr cruise at 160 KTAS.
• Payload: ~1,200 lbs useful load.
Updated IFR Avionics Panel
Equipped with a modern, redundant panel featuring a coupled 3-axis autopilot:
• Primary/Backup: Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument & Aera 660 (Panel Mounted).
• GPS/Transponder: Garmin 375 (ADSB-In/Out) coupled to G5 and Autopilot.
• Autopilot: Century 2000 3-Axis with Altitude Hold.
• Radios: KX 155 Bendix/King Nav/Com (with Glide Slope) & Narco Com with separate VOR.
• Connectivity: Stratus ADSB receiver with Bluetooth for iPad integration.
• Engine Monitoring: Insight Graphic Engine Monitor & Fuel Scan 450 Fuel Flow indicator.
• Intercom: 4-place system.
Interior & Extras
• New carpet recently installed.
• Dual VORs and dual GPS for maximum mission redundancy.
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Summary: This is a "no-excuses" Comanche. With its low airframe time, recent overhaul, and permanent AD compliance, it is ready to be put to work as a high-speed family traveler or a reliable IFR platform.
