N38AG - 1959 PIPER COMANCHE 180


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1959
    Manufacturer
    PIPER
    Model
    COMANCHE 180
    Condition
    Used
    Registration #
    N38AG
    Description
    1959 Piper PA-24 Comanche 180 Serial Number: 1259 Registration: N38AG Airframe & Engine Total airframe time: 4,860 hours Engine: Lycoming O-360 (180 HP) Engine time since major overhaul (SMOH): 475 hours Propeller: McCauley 3-blade, 93 hours since overhaul Presently undergoing annual inspection: MOSAIC Eligible Notable Upgrades & Features This aircraft comes with a large binder full of field approvals and documentation, including: Toe brakes Seneca-style leather seats and yokes (with internal push-to-talk switches) Pilot-side yoke has autopilot disconnect and altitude hold Interior side panels match the seating color scheme Beautiful interior One-piece windshield Carbon Fiber Dashboard Vernier throttle, prop, and mixture controls Complete and extensive logs from day one Two additional fresh-air vents with panel-mounted controls (great for hot days) Factory sidewall vents New cabin overhead liner Nice panel lighting with emergency function Landing lights with strobe setting Superior Reiff XP preheater for all four cylinders Oil tank heater High-quality trickle charger for aircraft batteries (with plug in baggage compartment) The aircraft has spent only 7 nights outside (unhangared) in the past 13 years—and even then, only in perfect weather. Oil and filter changes are done every 25 hours. Additional features include: Soundproofing throughout Comanche master gear landing gear wiring Trouble-free dual exhaust Air/oil separator Avionics master switch Many other upgrades too numerous to list Avionics Garmin GTN 750 STEC 50 autopilot Dual glide slope indicators King and Garmin CDIs King audio panel with four-place intercom Second radio KX155: Garmin GTX 345 transponder (integrated with GTN 750 for weather and traffic) 4-cylinder EGT and cylinder head temperature indicator All-new, classy circuit breaker panel and wiring Avionics master switch History & Maintenance This Comanche underwent a complete stem-to-stern restoration by a very talented Boeing technical representative, completed the year I purchased it (2012). Since then, the only issues I've had were minor items overlooked during annual inspections or caused by improper maintenance from mechanics unfamiliar with Comanches.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    4890
    Complete Logs
    Yes
    Airframe Notes
    many Knots 2U items and other modifications

    Engine

    Engine Manufacturer
    LYCOMING
    Engine Model
    O-360-A1A
    Engine Horsepower
    180 HP
    Engine Time
    490
    Engine Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine TBO
    2000
    Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New
    2012
    Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
    1510
    Engine Notes
    Compressions in the high 70s each cylinder. Trouble free dual exhaust

    Props

    Prop Manufacturer
    MCCAULEY
    Prop Time
    103
    Prop Time Since
    SMOH
    Number of Blades
    3
    Blade Composition
    Aluminum

    Modifications/Conversions

    Modifications/Conversions
    knots to U several items

    Avionics

    GPS 1 Manufacturer
    GARMIN
    GPS 1 Model
    GTN 750
    Transponder 1 Manufacturer
    GARMIN
    Autopilot Manufacturer
    S-TEC
    Autopilot Model
    SYSTEM 50
    ADS-B Equipped
    Yes
    WAAS
    Yes
    LPV
    Yes
    Active Traffic
    Yes
    Terrain Warning System
    Yes
    Engine Monitor
    Yes
    Avionics/Radios
    Also dual cdis and dual glideslopes. 2nd Radio KX155

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    REIFF XP ENGINE HEATER. BATTMINDER TRICKLE CHARGER DESIGNED FOR CONCORDE BATTERIES SPECIFICALLY TOE BRAKES

    Exterior

    Year Painted
    2012
    Exterior Notes
    PAINT IS IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION

    Interior

    Year Interior
    2012
    Number of Seats
    4
    Configuration
    Passenger
    Interior Notes
    STUNNING INTERIOR

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    IN ANNUAL PRESENTLY


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