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1961 Piper ColtSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Minneapolis, MN, USA

This 1961 Piper Colt, registration N12465, presents as a well-maintained vintage aircraft with 3,518 hours total time on airframe. The Lycoming O-235-C engine shows 430 hours since major overhaul against a 2,400-hour TBO, while the Sensenich propeller has 790 hours since overhaul. The aircraft underwent an extensive restoration in 2010 that included recovering and repainting the exterior, with the fabric and paint described as being in very good condition.

Avionics are equipped for VFR operation with a TKM MX 170B NAV/COMM and Stratus ESG transponder providing ADS-B in and out capability. The interior features a headliner replaced in 2009...

Year
1961
Make
Piper
Series
Colt
Model
COLT
Tail #
N12465
Serial #
22-9057

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
599 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,518 hrs
Engine 1 Time
430 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
790 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
Annual completed December 2024, due January 2026

Avionics

Comms

TKM MX 170B - TKM MX NAV/COMM

ADS-B Out

Stratus ESG - ESG Transponder ADS-B out

ADS-B In

Additional Equipment

Engine Pre-Heat System

Engine pre-heat system installed

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2010
Interior Notes
Interior headliner replaced in 2009 and in very good condition, seats and carpets all good condition
Exterior Notes
Exterior recovered and painted during restoration in 2010, fabric and paint in very good condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-235-C
Engine Power
108 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich M76AM-2-48

Asking Price

$43,950

Aircraft Location

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 13, 2025: $43,950(-$3,000) - trade-a-plane

May 6, 2025: $46,950 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 6, 2025

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$43,950