Piper Comanche PA24-180 - 1963
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Summary
Discover this beautifully maintained 1963 Piper Comanche PA24-180, G-AXMA. A superb, efficient classic tourer with 9 hours endurance at 140kts TAS burning 9 gph. Features a zero-timed engine & new prop (2018), modern Garmin G5s & GTN650, plus extensive upgrades including Knots 2 U speed mods, Electroair ignition, single piece windshield, re-upholstered interior, and more. Always hangared, ready for adventure.
Description
PA24-180
G-AXMA
1963 serial 3467
Based at EGMT, always hangared
Lovely, well maintained Comanche PA24 - 180. Fantastic, classic touring aircraft with superb, stable handling. The wing is well known for how well it handles turbulence compared to similar aircraft. Cruise in a roomy cabin space with 86 gls useable fuel at 140kts TAS, burning 9 gph, making this aircraft about as efficient as it gets with around 9 hours of endurance. She's been subject to many improvements over recent years with upgrades including 2 x Garmin G5s and GAD 13 for winds, oat and tas display, Garmin GTN650. Zero timed engine in 2018 and 2018 factory new scimitar Hartzell prop. Also benefits from all knots 2 u speed mods, Electroair ignition system (which saves about a gallon in fuel compared to the original spec), single piece windshield, inertial reel seat belts, door steward stay, dual USB, seats and side panels re-upholstered along with knots 2 U leather glare shield, upgraded panel overlay... the list goes on. Selling, as moving up to a Cessna 210.
Airframe hours: 3669 hrs
Engine Lycoming O-360 TSO: 460hrs zero timed and wide deck conversion by GAMA in 2018
Compressions: 73, 75, 76, 75
Hartzell Prop: 460hrs since new in 2018
Annual due Dec 2026
MTOW 2550lbs; empty weight 1650lbs for around 900lbs useful load
The plane is being flown so these hours will increase.
Avionics
2 x Garmin G5 with GAD 13
Garmin GTN650
King KX165a 8.33 navcom
Trig 31 Mode S
Dual USB
KMA 24H audio panel
Kannad ELT
Century wing leveller autopilot
Knots2u Aileron/Flap gap seals
Knots2u Wheel lobe fairing
Knots2u Wing root fairing
Knots2u Wing fillets
Knots2u Glareshield
Knots2u Door steward
Single piece windshield
JL Osbourne tip tanks (additional 30 US gl)
Electroair ignition
LED landing lights
Aircraft covers
Many other components replaced in recent years
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