Twin Comanche- 1966
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General Info
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| Make: | Piper | Registration Number: | N8084Y |
| Model: | PA-30B | Serial Number: | 30-1200 |
| Model Year: | 1966 | Engine: | IO-320-BlA / 160 HP |
| Location: | Trenton-Robbinsville (N87) | Gear: | Retractable (electric) |
| Props: | Constant Speed | ||
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Logbook Time
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| Total Time: (Hours since New) | 2180 | Log books |
Complete |
| Engines: (Since Major Overhaul) | 38 | Props: (Since Major Overhaul) | 38 |
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Maintenance Info
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| Annual Due: (Date) | June, 2010 (fresh annual with purchase) | ||
| IFR Certification Due: | December, 2011 | ||
| AD's complete? |
Yes | ||
| Type of Engine Overhaul: | Field Overhaul | ||
| Damage History: | 1976 - properly repaired and documented | ||
| Other: |
All paperwork clean and in order. Very extensive annual inspection in Oct '06 when engines were installed and many service letters, instructions, and bulletins were complied at that time. |
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Features
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| Six seats (3rd row seats snap-out) | New landing gear retract cables and switches | ||
| Knot 2U rudder gap seals | New high-speed starters | ||
| Knot 2U wing root fairings | All fuel bladders replaced in October 2006 | ||
| Electric elevator trim, manual rudder trim | New tires, brakes, discs, and hoses | ||
| Whelen strobes (3) | New Met-Co-Aire wing tips | ||
| Radio Master Switch | Overhauled airspeed indicator, gyros, & engine gauges | ||
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Avionics
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| Make / Model | |
| NAV/COM #1: | Garmin GNC 250XL GPS/COM |
| NAV/COM #2: | King KX155 w/ Glideslope |
| Transponder: | King KT76A |
| Autopilot: |
Piper Altimatic II |
| Audio Panel: | PS Engineering PMA 6000 w/ 3-light marker beacon |
| ADF: |
King KR-87 |
| EGT: |
Alcor Ekonomix |
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Exterior
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| Color(s): | White with blue and red trim |
| Paint Condition: (1 to 10, 10 being the highest) |
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Interior
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| Color(s): | Orange / Brown |
| Fabric: | Cloth / Vinyl |
| Condition: (1 to 10, 10 being the highest) |
Original / nostalgic |
| Glass condition: | Very Good |
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Performance
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| Cruise Speed: | 165 -170 kts (true btw 6000 - 8000 feet) | ||
| Useful Load: (remaining after full fuel) | 810 lbs (1350 without fuel) | ||
| Fuel Capacity: | 90 gal | ||
| Fuel burn: (average) | 15.5 - 17 GPH * | ||
| Range (IFR): | 770 nm * | ||
| Specific Range: ((Efficiency = Cruise Speed ÷ Lbs per hour of fuel burn) (The higher the number, the better the efficiency)) | 1.72 | ||
| * Note: Performance figures are estimates based on best available information and may vary depending on power settings, etc.. | |||
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Comments
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The Twin Comanche was developed from the single engine Comanche by Ed Swearingen who at the time operated a facility that specialized in the modification of production aircraft. The first Twin Comanche PA-30 was delivered in 1963. In 1966, the PA-30B step-up model was offered which included a third side windows and six seats. Total sales of all PA-30 models came over 2,000 airplanes before production ceased in 1972 when their Lock Haven, Pennsylvania facility was flooded. The big draw - as with all the Twin Comanches - was the airplane's ability to extract maximum speed from minimum horsepower and fuel consumption. The PA-30's 160-hp, Lycoming IO-320-BlA engines produced cruise speeds of 165-170 knots while burning only 16-17 gph total. The engines have TBOs of 2,000 hours and are highly regarded for their simplicity and durability. Twin-engine rate of climb is listed as 1,460 fpm and single-engine rate of climb is 260 fpm. This is probably the cleanest and lowest time Twin Comanche on the market. It has been hangared at least since 1976. Stepping inside this airplane is like stepping back into the mid-70's with the burnt organge color scheme. For those nostalgics among us, this is truly a classic, original airplane. We have priced this airplane below wholesale for a quick sale. You must see this airplane to believe it! |
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Contact Us About This Aircraft
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Please call Dave Mathieson at 609.259.2400 |
