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    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
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    1965 PIPER COMANCHE 260

    $179,500 
    Aircraft Location:Lakeport, California

    Seller Information

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    Above The Clouds Aviation

    Contact:Adam McClean

    Lakeport, California

    General

    Year
    1965
    Manufacturer
    Model
    Condition
    Used
    Description
    1964 Piper Comanche AIRFRAME 4,676.2 hours total time ENGINE Lycoming IO-540-D4A5 - 344.5 SMOH PROPELLER Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF - 344.5 TSOH ANNUAL Completed July 2026 - next due July 2027 LOCATION Lampson Field (1O2), Lakeport, California RECORDS Complete airframe, engine & propeller logs since new

    Airframe

    Total Time
    4,676.2
    Airframe Notes
    N8559P has been thoughtfully upgraded to combine the performance and efficiency of the Comanche 260 with a modern Garmin/JPI cockpit, low-time powerplant, custom cabin and extensive restoration work. 344.5 hours since major engine overhaul and 344.5 hours since propeller overhaul. Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot with auto trim, dual Garmin G5s and GNX 375. JPI EDM-900 engine monitor and Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel. Completely redone and customized interior in 2023, including new insulation. Fresh July 2026 annual inspection by Shanahan Aviation at Lampson Field. Complete logbooks since new and organized maintenance/STC/337 documentation.

    Engine

    Engine 1 Time
    344.5 SMOH
    Engine TBO
    2000

    Props

    Prop Notes
    344.5 hours since major overhaul. Overhaul work completed by Johnston Aircraft, California, November 1, 2013. New engine mounts installed during the overhaul. Exhaust system overhauled. Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF propeller - 344.5 hours since overhaul. Engine S/N L-1208-48; Propeller S/N CH17744.

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel Garmin GNX 375 GPS navigator / ADS-B Dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with auto trim Garmin GAD 29B JPI EDM-900 engine monitor Panel-mounted iPad Mini Nulite instrument lighting rings Garmin GSB 15 charging ports - panel and rear seats New antennas and extensive LED exterior lighting

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    Complete airframe, engine and propeller logbooks since new, plus organized maintenance records, FAA Form 337 documentation, weight-and-balance records, STC/ICA material, flight manual supplements and avionics documentation. DAMAGE HISTORY Documented wheels-up landing on May 6, 1973 at Los Banos Airport. Logbook entry records installation of a new propeller and notes the remaining damage as minor. The event and repair history are retained in the aircraft's complete records.

    Exterior

    Exterior Notes
    Aircraft disassembled for exterior refinishing. Chemical strip to bare metal, acid etch and Alodine conversion treatment. Epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat. Reassembled with new stainless-steel hardware. Second LED landing light plus LED wingtip and tail lighting. 2023 modernization paired the restored exterior with a fully customized cabin and upgraded avionics.

    Interior

    Interior Notes
    2023 CABIN REFURBISHMENT Custom upholstery • new seat foam • refinished seat frames • new carpet • recovered headliner and panels • leather-wrapped yokes • rear charging • all-new cabin insulation

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Annual inspection completed July 2026 by Shanahan Aviation at Lampson Field (1O2). Next annual due July 2027. Based at Lampson Field (1O2), Lakeport, California. Complete logs and supporting documentation available for buyer review. Aircraft times and specifications subject to verification from aircraft records.
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