PlaneFox tracks 16 Piper Twin Comanche aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How much does a Piper Twin Comanche cost?

There are 16 Piper Twin Comanche listings on PlaneFox right now, 9 of them priced. They ask between EUR 92,000 and EUR 229,000, with a median of EUR 165,000.

How far can a Piper Twin Comanche fly?

A Piper Twin Comanche flies about 770 nm, roughly 1,426 km, which is about 4 h 33 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Piper Twin Comanche cost to own?

A Piper Twin Comanche costs about EUR 5,058 a month to own and fly: EUR 3,834 to run it, plus EUR 1,224 for a loan over 15 years on the median asking price here, EUR 165,282. Flown 150 hours a year, that is about EUR 324 for every flight hour.

More questions about the Piper Twin Comanche

How much does a Piper Twin Comanche cost?

The median asking price for a Piper Twin Comanche on PlaneFox is EUR 165,000, measured across the Piper Twin Comanche listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 92,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 229,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.

What is the price range for a used Piper Twin Comanche?

Piper Twin Comanche aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 92,000 to EUR 229,000, with a median asking price of EUR 165,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.

How many Piper Twin Comanche aircraft are for sale right now?

PlaneFox lists 16 Piper Twin Comanche aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.

Where can I find a Piper Twin Comanche for sale?

Every Piper Twin Comanche PlaneFox can see is on this page — 16 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in France (1), followed by Australia (1), Austria (1), Poland (1) and Germany (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Piper Twin Comanche in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.

What should I check when buying a used Piper Twin Comanche?

On a used Piper Twin Comanche, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

How do Piper Twin Comanche prices change with year of manufacture?

The price chart on this page shows the average asking price of a Piper Twin Comanche by year of manufacture, drawn from the Piper Twin Comanche listings PlaneFox holds today. It shows how the Piper Twin Comanche holds its value over time and which model years offer the best price for the condition.

About the Piper Twin Comanche

Aircraft overview

The Piper Twin Comanche, officially the PA-30 and later PA-39, is a light twin produced by Piper Aircraft from 1963 to 1972. It was developed from the single-engine Comanche airframe, but it is a distinct twin-engine aircraft with its own systems, handling considerations and operating economics. The type served private owners, business users and multi-engine trainers, offering retractable landing gear, efficient fuel burn and respectable cross-country speed in a compact airframe. The PA-39 introduced counter-rotating propellers, addressing the critical-engine handling characteristics of the earlier PA-30.

Performance & specifications

Typical cruise performance for a normally aspirated Piper Twin Comanche is in the 160 to 170 knot range, depending on altitude, power setting, loading and airframe condition. Range is commonly quoted around 700 to 900 nautical miles with reserves, while long-range fuel configurations can extend endurance. Useful load varies by equipment and modification status, often around 1,200 to 1,400 lb. Service ceiling is approximately 18,000 feet for normally aspirated models, with turbocharged versions capable of higher-altitude operation. Standard power comes from two Lycoming IO-320 engines rated at 160 hp each, a key reason the aircraft is known for relatively modest fuel consumption among piston twins.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin is typically arranged for four seats, with some aircraft fitted with small fifth and sixth seats suitable mainly for children or light baggage. The cabin is efficient rather than spacious, with useful baggage areas and good visibility for front-seat occupants. No Piper Twin Comanche left the factory with modern integrated avionics such as Garmin Perspective or G1000. Used examples vary widely, from legacy analog panels and older radios to upgraded suites with Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, dual electronic flight instruments such as Garmin G5 or GI 275 units, ADS-B, engine monitors and refurbished autopilots.

Buying & value

Buyers should review engine times, propeller and governor history, landing gear rigging, fuel system condition, corrosion inspections, compliance with airworthiness directives and the quality of any avionics or interior upgrades. Training and insurance considerations matter, especially for pilots stepping into a light twin. Common variants include the PA-30, turbocharged PA-30 models and the PA-39 with counter-rotating engines. Popular upgrades include tip tanks, modern engine monitors, panel modernization and improved autopilot capability. On PlaneFox listing data, current asking prices average about EUR 118,000, with observed examples ranging from roughly EUR 68,000 to EUR 190,000, reflecting condition, avionics, engine status and variant.

16 Piper Twin Comanche aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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