1960 Piper Comanche 250Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1960 Piper Comanche 250 (HB-OTS) presents as a well-maintained vintage traveler with notable upgrades and a detailed maintenance history. The airframe shows 1,668 total hours, with a left wing repair performed in 1997 at 953 hours and a container transport damage repair completed in 1961. Its Lycoming O-540-A1D5 engine has 1,648 total hours with 896 since a 1996 overhaul by Heliswiss, showing consistent compression values (74-76 across all cylinders) at its last annual inspection in October 2022. The aircraft features Johnston Aircraft winglets for improved performance (STC SA2541NM), a 3-bladed McCauley propeller with polished spinner (566 hrs since installation), and long-range fuel capacity totaling 90 US gallons.

The avionics suite includes dual Becker COM radios (one 8.33 kHz capable), a Bendix King navigation suite with DME and ADF, plus a Mode C transponder and digital fuel flow system. The interior retains its original fabric with sheepskin seat covers and a recent headliner replacement, while the exterior white/red/blue scheme remains in good condition. With an ARC valid through May 2024 and always hangared in Switzerland since its 1961 import from the U.S. (originally N7155P), this Comanche benefits from its 8% German import duty status. The 2,899 lb MTOW aircraft includes STC'd upgrades like tinted frameless storm windows and an induction air filter, presenting as a capable cross-country platform with documented care.