1966 PA30BT Turbo Twin Comanche N8143Y - Price Pending

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1966 Turbo Twin Comanche PA30B N8143Y

Summary

N88143Y is a 1966 Turbo Twin Comanche B with updated avionics. Though the aircraft has been idle, it has just completed an extensive annual with various repairs and upgrades conducted. This is an ideal platform for future enhancements given the long life remaining on the engines and no damage history to the airframe..

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Airframe

  • Serial Number 30-1254
  • Registration  N8143Y
  • AFTT  5,395
  • Seats 4 Seats
  • Damage History Prior Gear Up 1978 (see attached)
  • Hangared Yes
  • Complete Original Logs Partial
  • Located Urbana, OH - I74
  • Annual Due  05/31/25
  • Txp / Static Check Due 11/30/25
  • ELT Batteries Due 03/31/27
  • AD 77-13-21 Part A Due  5,032.26 AFTT
  • W&B (lbs)  GW 3,725, EW 2,624, Useful Load 1,101, CG 84.06"

Avionics

  • Autopilot STEC 60-2 Two Axis A/P
  • Audio Panel  Garmin GMA 340 
  • Digital Instrument EI SR-8A Temperature Analyzer
  • GPS GNS 480 IFR WAAS GPS / Transponder
  • GPSS DAC GDC 3100 System Roll Steering Computer
  • Intercom Sigtronics SPA-400
  • MFD Garmin MX20 MFD
  • NavComm 1  Garmin SL30 NavComm
  • Transponder GNS 480 IFR WAAS GPS / Transponder
  • Other Avionics Master Switch

Published Aircraft Data - PA30BT

  • Dimensions Normal Rate Of Climb: 1,290 fpm, Best SE Rate Of Climb: 165 fpm, Takeoff Roll: 1,300 ft, Takeoff Roll (Over 50 ft Obstacle): 2,285 fpm, Landing Roll: 700 ft, Landing Roll (Over 50 ft Obstacle): 2,155 ft, Service Ceiling: 25,000 ft, Service Ceiling SE: 8,800 ft, Range: 1,143 NM, Extended Range: 1,204 NM
  • Weights & Capacities Gross Weight: 3,725 lbs, Empty Weight: 2,384 lbs, Useful Load: 1,341 lbs, Standard Fuel Capacity: 114 Gal Useable, Payload w/ Standard Full Fuel: 657 lbs, Extended Fuel Capacity 114 Gal Useable, Payload w/ Extended Full Fuel: 657 lbs
  • Wing Data Wing Area: 178 sq ft, Wing Loading: 20.9 lb/sq ft, Power Loading: 11.7 hp/sq ft
  • Service Information Tire Pressure (Nose) 42 psi, Tire Pressure (Mains) 42 psi, Tire Size 6.00 x 6

Published Performance Data - PA30BT

  • Performance T/O Ground Roll: 1,300 ft, Takeoff Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle: 2,285 ft, Landing Distance: 700 ft, Landing Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle: 2,155 ft, Initial Rate Of Climb: 1,290 fpm, Service Ceiling 25,000 ft, Single Engine Service Ceiling: 12,600 ft, Normal Range 1,143 nm, Max Range: 1,204 nm

Engines & Propellers

  • Engines Left Engine - Lycoming IO-320-C1A, 160 HP, 1,800 TBO, S/N L-3012-55A, 1,885 SMOH, Compressions 68/67/70/70/ over 80. Right Engine - Lycoming IO-320-C1A, 160 HP, 1,800 TBO. S/N L-3464-55A, 1,885 SMOH, Compressions 70/65/72/74 over 80.
  • Propellers Left Propeller - Hartzell Q-Tip Model HC-E2YL-2BSF, 72" Diameter, Hub S/N BG2584, Hobbs 1185.5, XXX SPOH in 1996 - Right Propeller - Hartzell Model HC-E2YL-B5F, 72" Diameter, Hub S/N BG2616, Hobbs 1185.5, XXX SPOH in 1996

Airframe Enhancements / Modifications

  • Paint Red and Black over White - Rated 8/10
  • Interior Tan Velour Seats and Side Panels - Rated 7/10  
  • Other Modifications One Piece Windshield, Built-In Oxygen, Brittain 15 Gallon Tip Tanks, K2U Rudder/Flap/Aileron Gap Seals, Knots2U Wing Root Fairings, LoPresti WOW Cowls, Ground Power Plug, Brackett Air Filter, Strobe Beacon, Small Nose Wheel STC, Alternators
  • Recent Maintenance Thorough annual completed, Fuel Selector Valves Overhauled, Fuel Boost Pumps Overhauled, New Alternators Installed, etc. 

Published Performance Data - PA30BT

  • Speeds Max Speed Vne: 230 Kts, Max Structural Cruise Vno: 194 Kts, Maneuvering Speed Va: 162 Kts, Minimum Control Vmc: 90 Kts, Flaps Approach / Max Extension Speeds Vfe: 125 Kts, Landing Gear Extension Vlg: 150 Kts, Landing Gear Operation Vlo: 150 Kts, Stall Speed Vs: 76 Kts, Stall Speed (Dirty) Vso: 69 Kts, Best Rate Of Climb Vy: 112 Kts, Best Angle Vx: 90 Kts, Best Rate Of Climb (Single Engine) Vyse: 105 Kts, Best Angle of Climb (Single Engine) Vxse: 94 Kts, Single Engine Operation Vsse: 90 Kts, Cruise Climb: 97 Kts

Aircraft Location

Grimes Field Airport - I74

Urbana, Ohio USA


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