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 handling—offering 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

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