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1961 Piper Comanche 250Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Watsonville, CA, USA

This 1961 Piper Comanche 250, registration N7244P, presents as a well-preserved, classic example having been with the same owner since 1985. Always hangared, the airframe shows original 1961 paint and interior in remarkable condition, described as "airshow quality" with excellent windows and a fresh set of tires. Based at Brackett Field (KPOC), the airframe has logged 3,117.04 hours total time, though logs from 1961 to 2012 are missing.

Power is provided by a Lycoming O-540-A1D5 (250 HP) with just 13 hours since a zero-time overhaul in 2012, performed by Corona Aircraft Engines. Last annual inspection on January 20, 2026, revealed excellent...

Year
1961
Make
Piper
Series
Comanche
Model
Comanche 250
Tail #
N7244P
Serial #
24-2418

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
1,834 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,117.04 hrs
Engine 1 Time
13 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Airframe logs are missing from 1961 to 2012.
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual inspection Jan., 20, 2026. Prop needs to be dealt with.

Avionics

Audio

King KA 134 - KA Audio Panel

Comms

Narco Mark 12D - Nav/Com, Glideslope, KX Nav/Com 3 LMB

Transponder

King KT 76A - KT Transponder/Encoder

ADSB

ADS-B Equipped

egt

EGT/Carb Temp

Additional Equipment

Oxygen System

Factory installed O2 System. Not used for many years. Bottle removed.

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1961
Paint Year
1961
Interior Notes
Original. Amazing condition. Headliner and all are excellent. 2 Tone cloth and vinyl.
Exterior Notes
Original, classic, and airshow quality. Always hangared.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-540-A1D5
Engine Power
250 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell 2-Blade Aluminum

Asking Price

$99,500

Aircraft Location

Watsonville, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 13, 2026: $99,500 - controller

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First Seen: Jun 13, 2026

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