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1972 Piper Comanche 260CSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Elbow Lake, MN, USA

This 1972 Piper PA-24-260C Comanche, listed by broker Joe LaRue of Prairie Air Inc., is a clean, well-cared-for example with 5,222.8 hours total time on the airframe. The Lycoming IO-540 engine has 1,370.8 hours since major overhaul, matched by the propeller at 1,370.8 hours SMOH. The last annual inspection was completed March 1, 2026, and the aircraft offers a useful load of 1,237.8 lbs with a 90-gallon fuel capacity.

The standout feature is a fully modernized Garmin avionics suite, professionally installed with new wiring and panel fabrication. This includes a Garmin G3X Touch display with engine information system, a GFC-500 three-servo...

Year
1972
Make
Piper
Series
Comanche
Model
Comanche 260C
Tail #
Not Listed
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Useful Load
1,237.8 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,222.8 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,370.8 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,370.8 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Last Annual Inspection: March 1, 2026 / Annual inspection: February 6, 2025

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G5 - Standby

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - Autopilot (3-Servo)

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - NAV/COM/GPS

Comms

Garmin GTR 20 - (Secondary COM via G3X)

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B In/Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B In/Out

EMS

Garmin GEA 24 - New EIS probes via

Additional Equipment

Windshield

Single-Piece Windshield - STC

Fuel System

GAMI Fuel Injectors - GAMI STC

Starter

B&C Starter - B&C STC

Lighting

LoPresti AeroLED - Landing Taxi Lights with wig-wag

Wheel Fairings

LoPresti Hub Caps - STC

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
8.5/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-540

Asking Price

$210,000

Aircraft Location

Elbow Lake, MN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 20, 2026: $210,000(-$25,000) - trade-a-plane

Dec 14, 2025: $235,000 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Dec 14, 2025

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Asking Price

$210,000