1960 Piper Comanche 180Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1960 Piper Comanche 180 (registration C-FMEB) presents as a well-maintained example with extensive modifications and recent maintenance. The airframe shows 3,391.8 total hours, while the Lycoming AEIO-360-A1A engine has 272.1 hours since its 2005 overhaul by Reliable Horse Power, with compression readings of 74/72/75/74 at last annual. The McCauley 3-blade aluminum propeller was overhauled in August 2016 and installed new in 2009, currently showing 87.7 SMOH. Notable modifications include Osborne wing tip tanks adding 30 US gallons to the standard 60-gallon system for 90 total gallons capacity, along with an STEC 30 autopilot with GPSS and a comprehensive avionics suite featuring a Garmin GNS430 (non-WAAS but IFR-certified), Sandel SN3308 EFIS HSI, and WX500 Stormscope.

The aircraft boasts recent maintenance with an annual inspection completed March 12, 2024, and 24-month pitot/static system certification done March 8, 2024. The seller describes the paint and interior as "nearly perfect," with seats in very good condition and new carpet installed in 2003. Additional equipment includes a JPI EDM700 engine monitor, dual alternator conversion, stainless steel exhaust system, and numerous aerodynamic fairings. With a useful load of 917.46 lbs and IFR certification, this Comanche 180 offers strong cross-country capability. Complete maintenance logs document the aircraft's history from 1965 through November 2024, including detailed records of all modifications and installations.