Piper PA-24-250 Comanche financing, specs & price
Fast retractable, laminar wing. Built 1958-1972; Lycoming O-540 (250-260 hp); 4 seats; 160-knot cruise.
What a PA-24-250 Comanche costs to finance
Payment examples at three price points, using typical lender guidelines for single-engine aircraft and a 7.75% illustrative APR. Your rate depends on credit, loan size, term and the specific airplane.
| Example | Price | Down | Loan | Term | Payment @ 7.75% | Range @ 6.99–9.99% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older / higher-time | $45,000 | 15% ($6,750) | $38,250 | 15 yrs | $360/mo | $344–$411 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $75,000 | 15% ($11,250) | $63,750 | 15 yrs | $600/mo | $573–$685 |
| Late / low-time | $110,000 | 15% ($16,500) | $93,500 | 20 yrs | $768/mo | $724–$902 |
Principal and interest only; excludes insurance, taxes and fees. Prices are typical asking ranges from our aircraft database — verify any specific airplane with Vref or Aircraft Bluebook and a pre-buy inspection. Not a quote or commitment to lend.
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PA-24-250 Comanche specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Lycoming O-540 (250-260 hp)
- Production
- 1958-1972
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise
- 160 kts
- Range
- 1020 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 90 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 13 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $94
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $0.59
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 6.9 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $9,412
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a PA-24-250 Comanche
- Retractable gear—insurance higher
- Fuel system complex (6 tanks on some)
- Parts scarce—Comanche society helps
- Strong performer for price
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Gear actuator and motor
- Fuel tank bladder condition (all 6 tanks)
- Wing spar carry-through
- Stabilator hinge play
- Engine mount cracks
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
Buying and owning a PA-24-250 Comanche
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesPiper Comanche Buyer's Guide: Choosing a PA-24 180, 250, 260 or 400
- Cost of OwnershipPiper Comanche 180 Cost of Ownership: Annual Budget for an Entry-Level Retractable
- Cost of OwnershipPiper Comanche 260B Cost of Ownership: What the Six-Seat Option Really Buys
- Cost of OwnershipPiper Comanche Cost of Ownership by Model: 180 vs 250 vs 260 vs 400
Piper PA-24-250 Comanche financing FAQs
How much does a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche cost?
Typical asking prices for a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche run from about $45,000 for older or higher-time examples to $110,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $75,000. Engine time, avionics, damage history and paint/interior drive the spread — confirm with a Vref or Aircraft Bluebook valuation and a pre-buy inspection.
What is the monthly payment on a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche?
At a $75,000 purchase price with 15% down ($11,250), a $63,750 loan over 15 years is about $600 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $573–$685 across the 6.99%–9.99% range lenders published as of September 2026. Principal and interest only.
How much down payment do I need for a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche?
Plan on at least 15% down for a single-engine aircraft built after 1960, and about 20% for examples built before 1960. Twenty-year terms are generally available on loans of $75,000 or more.
What does a Piper PA-24-250 Comanche cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 13 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $94 per hour, or about $0.59 per nautical mile at a 160-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Piper PA-24-250 Comanche?
Usually, yes. Lenders finance piston singles without a fixed age limit, though pre-1960 aircraft may need a larger down payment and shorter term, and airframes over 10,000 hours are often excluded. Complete logbooks, AD compliance and a clean pre-buy matter more than the year on an older PA-24-250 Comanche.
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