This 1969 Piper Turbo Twin Comanche, registration N8691Y, presents a unique opportunity as the specific aircraft used by Garmin to certify the GFC 500 autopilot. It has a notable history, having flown in the London to Sydney air race in 1970. The airframe has a total time of 6,835 hours and is currently in annual inspection status, which was completed in January 2025.
The aircraft is powered by two factory-installed, Rayjay turbo-normalized Lycoming IO-320-C1A engines, each producing 160 horsepower. Both engines were overhauled or installed as new in 1994 and currently show 2,196 and 2,202 hours since major overhaul, respectively, with 0...
GPS
Garmin GTN 750XI - GTN GTN
Autopilot
Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Auto Pilot with Roll, Pitch, Pitch Trim and Yaw Damper
Audio
Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel
Weather
Garmin GDL 69 - GDL Satellite Weather, WX Storm Scope
Traffic
Garmin GTS 800 - GTS Active Traffic
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B Equipped, GTX Transponder
PFD
Garmin G500 TXI - TXI 1060 PFD/MFD, GI Backup Indicator
MFD
Garmin G500 TXI - TXI 1060 PFD/MFD
EMS/EIS
Garmin G500 TXI - TXI 700P used as EIS with Ceis Fuel Senders (Two Mains, Two Aux and Two tips), Engine Monitor
Oxygen System
Built in Oxygen
Fuel System
Tip tanks, Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Exhaust System
Factory installed Rayjay Turbo, Turbonormalized
Asking Price
$235,000
Tigard, OR, USA
Sep 17, 2025: $235,000 - controller
Sep 15, 2025: $235,000 - trade-a-plane
Asking Price
$235,000
Tigard, OR, USA
Sep 17, 2025: $235,000 - controller
Sep 15, 2025: $235,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$235,000