1965 Piper PA30 Twin Comanche N7779Y - $180,000

Factory Engine Overhauls - Extensive Modifications - Long Time Owner

Summary

N7779Y is a rare, PA-30 platform that has been highly modified. The aircraft has meticulous records and, in its current form, could serve as a great time-builder, or as a solid foundation for future avionics upgrades.

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Airframe

  • Serial Number 30-865
  • Registration  N7779Y
  • AFTT  5,128
  • Seats 4 Seats
  • Damage History Prior
  • Hangared Yes
  • Complete Original Logs Yes
  • Located KCXY, Harrisburg, PA
  • Annual Due  12/31/23
  • Txp / Static Check Due 12/31/23`
  • AD 77-13-21 Part A Remaining Hours 717
  • W&B (lbs)  GW 3,600, EW 2,449, Useful 1,150, CG 84.65"

Avionics

  • Autopilot STEC 55X Coupled
  • Audio Panel / Marker Receiver Bendix-King KMA24
  • GPS 1  Garmin 530W IFR WAAS GPS w/ GI206 Indicator
  • GPS 2  Garmin 496 Portable
  • NavComm 1 King KX155 w/ King KI-209 Indicator
  • Transponder Bendix-King KT26A
  • ADS-B Garmin GDL88 ADS-B I/O Transceiver
  • Intercom Sigtronics 4-Place
  • Engine Monitoring Insight G4 Graphic Engine Monitor
  • ELT ACK w/ Remote Monitor
  • Other Dual PTT's, Electric Trim, Dual Glideslopes, Avionics Master

Aircraft Data

  • Dimensions Height 8 ft 3 in, Wing Span: 36 ft 0 in (36 ft 10 in w/ Tip Tanks), Length: 25 ft 2 in, Cabin Height: 4 ft 2 In, Cabin Width: 3 ft 6 In, Cabin Length: 9 ft 0 In, Door Height: 2 ft 8 In, Door Width: 2 ft 10 In, Wheel Base 9 ft 10 In
  • Operating Weights Max Ramp Wt: 3,600 lbs, Max T/O Wt: 3,600 lbs, Max Landing Wt: 3,600 lbs, Empty Wt: 2,449 Lb, Fuel Capacity: 90 Gal, Useful Load: 1,150 Lb, Payload w/Full Fuel: 616 lbs, Max Baggage Wt: 250 lbs Baggage Compartment.
  • Wing Area/Loading Area 178 SF, Wing Loading - 20.2 lbs/SF w/o tip tanks , 19.71 lbs/SF w/tip tanks. Power Loading - 11.25 lb/hp w/o tip tanks, 12.28 lb/hp w/tip tanks.
  • Fuel/Oil Fuel - 90 Gal Total, 84 Gal Useable (506 lbs) w/ Tips 120 Gal Total, 114 Gal Useable 684 lbs). Oil Capacity - 8 Qts.
  • Range Normal (75% Power, 8,000 ft, 168 kts, 17.2 gph) 770 NM, 986 NM (w/ Tip Tanks), Economy (65% Power, 12,000 ft, 161 kts, 15.2 gph) 768 NM, 1087 NM (w/ Tip Tanks), 

Engine & Propeller

  • Engines   Lycoming IO-320B1A, 160 HP, 2,000 TBO. Left Engine - S/N L-1851-55A, 932 SMOH in 1999, Compressions 80/ 79/ 78/ 80/. Right Engine  - Lycoming IO-320B1A, 160 HP, 2000 TBO. S/N L-1848-55A, 932 SMOH in 1999, Compressions 78/ 78/ 78/ 77/
  • Propellers Hartzell HC-E2YL-2BSF/7663-6Q 2 Blade Q-Tip Propellers, Left Propeller - 1,327 SPOH in 1992, Hub S/N BG3600, Right Propeller - 950 SPOH in 1998, Hub S/N BG609

Airframe Enhancements / Modifications

  • Paint Navy and Royal Blue over White Rated 8/10
  • Interior Light Blue Leather Interior Rated 8/10

  • Other One Piece W/S, Updated Control Yokes, Sky-Tec Lightweight Starters,  Dual 60 Amp Alternators, Fine Wire Plugs, Oil Analysis at Oil Changes w/ AvBlend, Gulf Coast Exhaust Stack Extensions, Brackett Air Filters, Rebuilt Alternate Air Boxes, C&D Cabin Heater, Super Soundproofing, Bogert Copper Cables, VGs, Dual Brakes, Flap Gap Seals, Rudder Fin Cap, LED Beacon, K2U Gear Warning System, K2U Wing Fillet Kit, K2U SS Engine Nacelle Fairing Kit, Gear Mirrors, LoPresti Hub Caps, Miller Nose Taxi Light, LED Landing/Taxi Lights, 3 Point Strobes, Recent Fuel Valve O/Hs by Webco

Performance

  • Distances T/O Ground Roll: 1,002 ft, T/O 50ft Obstacle: 1,530 ft, Landing Distance: 763 ft, Landing Distance 50ft Obstacle: 1,875 ft
  • Performance Initial Rate of Climb: 1,460 fpm Max Speed: 178 kts, Normal Cruise: 168 kts, Economy Cruise: 144 kts, Service Ceiling: 18,800 ft, SE Service Ceiling 5,800 ft
  • Speeds Max Speed Vne: 200 kts, Max Structural Cruise Vno: 168 kts, Flaps Ext Speed Vfe: 108 kts, Landing Gear Extension Vlo: 130 kts, Landing Gear Extension Vle: 130 kts, Minimum Controllable Vmc: 78 kts, Stall Speed VS1: 66 kts, Stall Speed Vso: 60 kts, Maneuvering Speed Va: 141 kts, Best Angle Vx: 78 kts, Best Rate Vy: 97 kts, Best Rate Single Engine Vyse: 91 kts

Aircraft Location

Capital City Airport - KCXY
Harrisburg, PA, USA


Aircraft Records