1963 Piper Comanche 250Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1963 Piper Comanche 250 (C-FTIP) presents as a well-equipped and maintained example of the classic retractable single, featuring a comprehensive modern avionics suite and thoughtful airframe modifications. The airframe shows 5,484 total hours, while its Lycoming O-540-A1D5 engine has 1,768 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 2,000-hour TBO, paired with a 3-blade McCauley propeller showing 128 hours. The aircraft's 1,048 lb useful load and 90-gallon fuel capacity support its IFR-capable mission profile, enhanced by recent upgrades including dual Garmin G5s, a GI 275 EIS, GTN650 GPS, GNC355 GPS/COM, GTX345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out, and a GFC500 autopilot system.

Notable airframe improvements include a Bogert battery box modification for enhanced electrical reliability, underwing gear lobe fairings, JAS high-performance wingtips, and an Arapaho one-piece windshield. The aircraft also features Whelen strobes and Parmetheus LED lighting. Maintenance documentation appears thorough, with Canadian and U.S. logs available for airframe, engine, propeller, and avionics. The seller notes the aircraft has been hangared and benefits from tariff-free status for Canadian buyers. Its 1,851 lb empty weight leaves ample useful load for typical missions.