N8953P - 1966 PIPER COMANCHE 260B


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1966
    Manufacturer
    PIPER
    Model
    COMANCHE 260B
    Serial Number
    24-4410
    Registration #
    N8953P
    Condition
    Used
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    M25
    Description
    1966 PIPER Comanche 260B LOADED w/ NEW GARMIN! NEW PAINT! NEW INTERIOR! Asking $259,500 USD. 3,640 hrs AF, 780 hrs SMOH, 27 hrs new Hartzell 3 blade. Dual Garmin G500TXis! 10.6" PFD and 7" MFD, GMA345 Bluetooth Audio Panel, GTN650Xi, GNC355 WAAS/GPS/Comm, GTX345 ADS-B in/out Xpdr, GFC500 A/P w/ FD, GI275 stby EFI, USB charge ports, aera 660 w/ GDL52 ADS-B. Custom laser etched new instrument panel w/ LED lighting. Cheyenne control wheels, light starter, CiES fuel transmitters, Whelen exterior LED lighting, rudder mod kit 760-705. November 2025 annual. Call Midwest Aviation located in Mayfield, KY (M25).

    Airframe

    Total Time
    3640
    Max Takeoff Weight
    3,100 lb
    Basic Empty Weight
    1,948 lb
    Useful Load
    1,152 lb
    Airframe Notes
    Original and complete logbooks since new. Damage History: Left flap repaired October 1966 at 319 hours. Replace outboard leading-edge skin and outboard lower aft skin September 2010 at 2,557 hours.

    Engine

    Engine Manufacturer
    LYCOMING
    Engine Serial Number
    L-3039-48
    Engine Horsepower
    260 HP
    Engine Time
    780
    Engine Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine TBO
    2000
    Engine Notes
    780 hours since engine major overhaul using new cylinder assemblies. Lycoming IO-540-B4A5 (260 horsepower) Serial Number L-3039-48

    Props

    Prop Manufacturer
    HARTZELL
    Prop Model
    HC-C3YR-1RF
    Prop Time
    27
    Prop Time Since
    SNEW
    Number of Blades
    3
    Blade Composition
    Aluminum
    Prop Notes
    27 hours since NEW 3 blade Hartzell Scimitar propeller. Serial Number: PA2350B

    Avionics

    Flight Deck Manufacturer
    GARMIN
    Flight Deck Model
    G500 TXI
    WAAS
    Yes
    SVT
    Yes
    Engine Monitor
    Yes
    Avionics/Radios
    Garmin GMA345 Bluetooth Audio Panel/3LMB/4 Place Intercom System (w/ USB-A charging port) Garmin G500 TXi Touchscreen Primary Flight Display (GDU1060 10.6” landscape display) Garmin G500 TXi Touchscreen Multifunction Display/Engine Indication System “MFD/EIS” (GDU700L 7” landscape display) Garmin GTN650Xi Touchscreen Flight Navigator WAAS/GPS/Nav/Comm/MFD Garmin GNC355 Touchscreen WAAS GPS/Comm (IFR certified approach) Garmin GTX345 Digital ADS-B in/out Transponder (subscription free FIS-B weather and traffic) Garmin GFC500 Digital Autopilot System w/ Flight Director and Altitude Hold/Preselect Go Around Button (instrument panel mounted) Garmin GI275 Standby Electronic Flight Instrument “EFI” w/ Battery Backup Garmin GSB15 USB-A and C Charge Ports (2 panel mounted) Garmin GDL52 Portable Sirius XM Weather/Stereo and ADS-B Receiver Garmin aera660 Color Portable GPS (yoke mounted) ANR Single Plug 6-Pin Headset Jacks (standard 2 plug jacks also) Pilot/Copilot Push-to-Talk Switches Pilot/Copilot Autopilot Quick Disconnect Switches Avionics Master Switch *Some avionics require activation and/or subscription fees.

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    Envision Avionics Custom Instrument Panel w/ Laser Etched Placards Copilot Glovebox Laser Etched “Piper” LED Instrument Panel Lighting w/ Rheostat Dimming Control One Piece ¼” Thick Windshield Rudder Mod Kit 760-705 Piper Cheyenne Upgraded Control Wheels (Pilot/Copilot) Pilot/Copilot Yoke Mounted Electric Pitch Trim Switches Heated Pitot System Alternate Static Source Lightweight Stater CiES Fuel Transmitters Whelen Aerospace Technologies LED Exterior Lights (nav, beacon, strobe, landing and taxi lights) Rosen Sun Visors Door Steward Door Stay Knots2U Luggage Door Strut Kit Vertical Card Compass

    Exterior

    Year Painted
    2025
    Exterior Notes
    Complete strip and repaint April 2025 by Crider Aircraft Painting, Inc. Matterhorn White upper fuselage and wings over black with maroon and Pepper Gray accents.

    Interior

    Year Interior
    2025
    Number of Seats
    6
    Configuration
    Passenger
    Interior Notes
    Completely refurbished interior by Boyd Interiors using Helvetia Fog and Omnavia Mammut Light Grey leather on all 6 seats, sidewalls, and armrests. Polar Grey headliner. Charred Wood AIP Classic Update carpeting. Gorgeous interior selections!

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Annual inspection is due by December 1, 2026. IFR certification (altimeter/static, transponder) is due by January 1, 2027. ELT battery is due November 2028. Specifications subject to verification upon inspection.


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