N8525P - 1965 PIPER COMANCHE 400
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1965
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
COMANCHE 400
Serial Number
26-105
Registration #
N8525P
Condition
Used
Based at
DYL
Description
N8525P S/N 26-105; 1,087 SMOH; 1 SPOH; Garmin 430W, SL30; Century III; Apollo MX20; ADS-B, In & out (iPad-linked); reup int; 130-gal.; Annual (1/21), over $18,000 in overhauls and repairs during past three months. Hangared at DYL. 1 owner 39 yrs. $106,000.
Annual (January 2001), complete logbooks from 1974, same owner for 39 years, gear-up landing 1981. Unparalleled range and speed make it an excellent business and vacation aircraft at this price-point. Intermediate avionics upgrades advance the 400 to performance parity with aircraft at three to four times the cost.
Over $18,000 in overhauls and repairs during past two months including: Comprehensive rebuild of prop with new primary components (1HR SPOH); new bungees; new 2 year transponder certification; vetting of entire avionics electrical system; Including: Improvement and clean-up of wiring harness and connectors (mini-flow harness separated from main harness); repair of static system leak; complete overhaul of Century III autopilot including rebuilds of all 3 servos; altimeter calibration and certification and updates to Garmin 430W software (v5.4); GPS software determined current with v5.0.
Note: PIC requires High Performance Endorsement for aircraft with 200 HP+ engines or equivalent experience in high performance aircraft prior to 8/4/97 (14 CFR 61.31).
Airframe
Total Time
5963
Range
1,200 NM
Max Takeoff Weight
3,600 lb
Useful Load
1,490 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume
130 gal
Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Yes
Airframe Notes
Upgraded single hinged cowling, one-piece windshield, wing tips, strobe lights
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Serial Number
L-383-54
Engine Horsepower
400 HP
Engine Time
5963
Engine Time Since
SMOH
Engine TBO
1800
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
713
Engine Notes
SMOH: 1,087 Lycoming 400 HP, Compression 78/79 all cylinders
Upgraded 12-volt battery system
Engine Pre-Heat
Props
Prop Manufacturer
HARTZELL
Prop Time
500
Number of Blades
3
Blade Composition
Aluminum
Prop Notes
SPOH: 1 Hartzell 3 Blade with upgraded carbon fiber spinner - New overhaul in 5-'21
Avionics
ADS-B Equipped
Yes
WAAS
Yes
LPV
Yes
Avionics/Radios
Garmin 430W
Garmin SL 30
WX 500
Apollo MX-20 MFD
GDL88 ADS-B IN/OUT, iPad-linked
Century III
Intercom
Exterior
Exterior Notes
Navy blue and white with red striping, Paint Condition: 7/10
Interior
Number of Seats
4
Configuration
Passenger
Interior Notes
Cream & red fabric, Kosola shoulder harnesses, Upholstery Condition: 8/10
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annual 1-'21
Airworthy
Yes
Recommended For You
View All(Recommended For You)Aircraft.com does not own the rights to the images displayed on this site. We do not have information regarding the original seller or source of these images unless explicitly stated.


