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1965 Piper Comanche 260Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Davis, CA, USA

This 1965 Piper Comanche 260, registered as N8759P, presents a well-maintained example with a total airframe time of 3,500 hours. The aircraft has had only three owners since new and comes with complete logs. Its engine, with 2,000 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), is described as high time but runs strong, supported by good compression and borescope inspections; the propeller also has 2,000 hours SMOH. The airframe is noted as very clean, with compliance on the Aussie horn and gear airworthiness directives.

The avionics suite is characterized as old school but nicely equipped, featuring a Garmin 430W and a digital stack, complemented by a...

Year
1965
Make
Piper
Series
PA-24/33 Comanche
Model
Comanche 260
Tail #
N8759P
Serial #
24-4209

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
1,100 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,500 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,000 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
2,000 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
NKDH/Complete Logs

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W

ADSB

ADS-B Wingtip Light

Additional Equipment

Starter

New Starter

Alternator

Overhauled Alternator

Magneto

Overhauled Mags

Fuel Pump

New Mechanical Fuel Pump

Horn

Aussie Horn

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1965
Paint Year
2009
Interior Notes
Classic Original Red Interior In Excellent Condition For Its Age
Exterior Notes
Very Clean

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$139,000

Aircraft Location

Davis, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 22, 2026: $139,000(+$24,250) - trade-a-plane

Jul 7, 2025: $114,750 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 7, 2025

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