| 1969 PIPER TURBO TWIN COMANCHE |
| 1969 Piper Turbo Twin Comanche This remarkable 1969 Piper Turbo Twin Comanche is a factory turbo model equipped with tip tanks and built-in oxygen, combining performance, range, and history in one exceptional aircraft. Notably, this aircraft was used by Garmin to certify the GFC 500 autopilot system, demonstrating its precision and reliability. Adding to its impressive pedigree, it flew in the 1970 London to Sydney Air Race, making it a true piece of aviation history. The Turbo Twin Comanche is celebrated for its speed, efficiency, and handlingoffering an outstanding combination of vintage character and proven capability for serious aviators and collectors alike. Airframe Total Time 6,835 Range 900 NM Max Takeoff Weight 3,725 lb Basic Empty Weight 2,700 lb Useful Load 1,025 lb Fuel Capacity Volume 116 gal Auxiliary Fuel Tank Complete Logs Engine 1 Engine 1 Make/Model LYCOMING IO-320-C1A Engine 1 Serial Number RL-4091-55A Engine 1 Horsepower 160 HP Engine 1 Time 2,196 SFRM Engine 1 TBO 1800 Year Engine 1 Overhauled or Installed as New 1994 Engine 1 Turbonormalized Factory installed Rayjay Turbo Engine 2 Engine 2 Make/Model LYCOMING IO-320-C1A Engine 2 Serial Number RL-4054-55A Engine 2 Horsepower 160 HP Engine 2 Time 2,202 SFRM Engine 2 TBO 1800 Year Engine 2 Overhauled or Installed as New 1994 Engine 2 Turbonormalized Factory Installed Rayjay Turbo Props Prop 1 Manufacturer HARTZELL Prop 1 Model HC-E2YL-2BSF Prop 1 Time 150 SMOH Prop 2 Manufacturer HARTZELL Prop 2 Model HC-E2YL-2BSF Prop 2 Time 150 SMOH Number of Blades 2 Blade Composition Aluminum Avionics Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model GARMIN G500 TXI GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model GARMIN GTN 750XI GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model GARMIN GTN 650XI Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model GARMIN GTX345 Autopilot Manufacturer/Model GARMIN GFC500 ADS-B Equipped WAAS LPV SVT Yaw Damper Active Traffic Terrain Warning System Engine Monitor Avionics/Radios G500 TXI 1060 PFD/MFD G500 TXI 700P used as EIS With Ceis Fuel Senders (Two Mains, Two Aux and Two tips) GI 275 BACKUP INDICATOR. GMA 345 Audio Panel GTN 750 XI GTN 650 XI GTX 345 TRANSPONDER GDL 69 SATELLITE WEATHER GTS 800 ACTIVE TRAFFIC WX 500 STORM SCOPE GFC 500 AUTO PILOT WITH ROLL, PITCH, PITCH TRIM AND YAW DAMPER. INSTALLED BY GARMIN AS AIRCRAFT WAS USED TO CERTIFY GFC 500 Additional Equipment Oxygen System Exterior Year Painted 2000 Hangered since painted Interior Year Interior 2000 Number of Seats 4 Annual completed Jan 2025 Located in Tigard, OR 97224 For more information, please call 833-265-6113 and mention ID 17235 |
| Phone: 833-265-6113 |
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