NOTE: I mentioned that I’d continue to update this post as more information became available, and I’d also be updating the price as I get a better feel for the market. I’m raising my asking price as follows.
1967 Piper PA30B – Twin Comanche
$205,000
Frank Dorrin
302-547-0934
[email protected]
Why am I adjusting the price?: I’ve learned a few things from a broker, and if I chose to sell it that way, I’d be lowering the asking price to expedite a sale. God forbid something happens to me or I can’t fly it any longer, I’ll consider that approach just to keep it flying.
However, I’ve chosen to ask for what I believe is the true value of this machine. I might actually be low on the asking price. I’m comfortable with the fact that selling might take many years, and that the market is limited to those who have the skills and resources to fly a light twin. 172 kts on 16gph will be a difficult performance measure to beat. I’ll keep flying and maintaining this machine in top shape, and if interest develops, I’ll deal with it then.
Background: This airplane likes to fly and Beverly and I are getting busy with other things. I also realize that I have no goals left to achieve with this aircraft, and that I am focusing on flying a company Cheyenne. Beverly and I are doing other things together that compete for my time.
This beautiful twin comanche is at least one of the best maintained in the fleet, and owes me absolutely nothing. I’ve been able to parlay what I’ve learned flying her into careers at the airlines; with FlightSafety; and with my current company. Owning and flying this machine has given me many amazing experiences, and I’m sure it will bring it’s next owner the same joys.
- Serial Number: 30-1473
- Total Time: 6,140
- Maintenance History:
- I’ve owned this airplane since 2009, and Phill-Air (Paul Phillips) has done all of the major maintenance on this machine.
- Paul is an expert Comanche mechanic and the go-to guy for Twin Comanche owners.
- Paul gave me permission to use him as a reference, and he or I would be happy to share the details of everything that has been done on this machine.
- This airplane is absolutely ready to fly away now with 1400 hours+ remaining on Penn Yan engines.
- I will continue to have Paul conduct all maintenance and follow all of his forward looking recommendations as long as I own the airplane.
- Damage History:
- Hail damage professionally repaired in 2014
- No other damage history
- Logs:
- Complete
- Historic logs also available
- Multiple Maintenance manuals & other documentation
- Engines:
- Firewall forward overhaul on both sides: 10/2019
- SMOH Left: 515 Right: 513
- JPI EDM 760 Engine Monitor w/Fuel Flow
- GAMI Injectors
- Electro-Air Ignition (replaces left standard magnetos)
- Left Engine:
- Lycoming IO-320 B1A
- Penn Yan Overhaul 2014
- Compressions: 78; 79; 72; 78
- Right Engine:
- Lycoming IO-320 B1A
- Penn Yan Overhaul 2014
- Compressions: 74;76;76;77
- Avionics:
- Landing Gear:
- Overhauled pushrods and switches around 2011
- Interior:
- 2011 Airtex Interior in top shape. Normal wear on passenger entry seat.
- Sound proofing and fire resistance added
- New Glass with the interior
- Gas Door Closers
- Paint: 2014 Imron in top shape
- Lights:
- Whelen Tail Beacon Light
- Tip Strobes
- LED Landing Lights in the wingtips
- Fuel:
- New fuel bladders in 2009
- 110 gal total
- Main (30/side); Aux (15/side); Nacelle (10.4) side.
- Accessories:
- Oxygen:
- Portable Mountain Aire system
- Portable Tanks (2+)
- Battery Tender
- Nacelle (2) and Cabin heaters
- Oxygen:
Contact Frank Dorrin at 302-547-0934 or [email protected]
Sound Proofing and Fire Resistance
