1967 PA30B Twin Comanche N8489Y - Price Pending

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Summary

This is one of the prettiest B model PA30's we've ever seen. N7887Y is a 1966 straight PA30 Twin Comanche with excellent maintenance provided one of the best TwinCo shops in the nation (Clifton Aero, Clifton, TX). The airplane had a damage in 1978 (see damage report below). It is well equipped with ADS-B in and out, engine management, WAAS GPS, dual transponders and an updated two-axis autopilot. And it has beautiful paint and a nice interior. The aircraft has below mid-time engines.

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Airframe

Serial Number 30-1652
Registration N8489Y
AFTT 4,887
Seats 6 Seats
Damage History Gear Collapse (1978 & 1995)
Hangared Always
Complete Original Logs Yes
Located Wichita Falls, TX (KCWC)
Annual Due 06/30/27
Transponder / Static Check Due 03/31/28
ELT Batteries Due 06/30/30
AD 77-13-21 Part A Due 5026.4 AFTT, Bungees 6/2029
W&B (lbs)** GW 3,600, EW 2512, Useful 1087, CG 82.02" Previous

Avionics

ADS-B Stratus ESG Transponder
Audio Panel King KMA 24
Autopilot S-TEC 55X Coupled
Engine Management JPI EDM 790
ELT ACK 406 mHz ELT
Fuel Flow JPI EDM 790
GPS 1 Garmin GNS430W IFR WAAS GPS NAV COMM
Intercom PSE PM1000 II
NavComm Bendix King KX155/GS NavComm
Transponder Appareo Stratus ESG ADS-B I/O
Transponder Garmin 327
StormScope WX-8 (INOP)
Other iPad Mount, Dual Glideslopes

Aircraft Data - PA30B

Dimensions Height: 8' 3", Wing Span: 36' 0", Length: 25' 2", Cabin Height: 47", Cabin Width: 45", Cabin Length: 9' 0", Cabin Door Width: 34", Cabin Door Height: 32", Baggage Door Dimensions: 19" x 21". Main Baggage Space: 20 cu ft
Operating Weights Gross Weight: 3,600 lbs, Empty Weight: 2,207 lbs, Useful Load: 1,393 lbs, Standard Useable Fuel Capacity: 84 Gals, Payload w/ Standard Full Fuel: 889 lbs, Extended Useable Fuel Capacity 114 Gals, Payload w/ Full Useable Extended Fuel: 709 lbs, Main Baggage Capacity: 250,
Performance T/O Ground Roll: 1,250 ft, T/O Distance Over 50 Ft Obstacle: 2,160 ft, Landing Distance: 700 ft, Landing Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle: 2,100 ft, Initial Rate Of Climb: 1,460 fpm, Absolute Ceiling: 20,000 ft, Service Ceiling: 18,600 ft, Service Engine Absolute Ceiling: 7,100 ft, Single Engine Service Ceiling: 5,800 ft, Minimum Range: 775 nm, Maximum Range: 882 nm. .
Speeds Max Speed Vne: 230 KIAS, Max Structural Cruise Vno: 194 KIAS, Maneuvering Speed Va: 162 KIAS, Minimum Control Vmc: 90 KIAS, Flaps Approach / Max Extension Speeds Vfe: 125 KIAS, Landing Gear Extension Vlg: 150 KIAS, Stall Speed Vs: 76 KIAS, Stall Speed (Dirty) Vso: 69 KIAS, Best Rate Of Climb Vy: 112 KIAS, Best Rate Of Climb ISingle Engine) Vyse: 105 KIAS, Best Angle Of Climb Vx: 90 KIAS, Best Angle Of Climb (Single Engine) Vxse: 94 KIAS, Single Engine Operation Vsse: 90 KIAS, Cruise Climb Speed: 97 KIAS, Best Glide Speed: 96 KIAS.

Engines & Propellers

Engines Left Engine - Lycoming IO-320-B1A, 160 HP, 2,000 TBO, S/N L-2075-55A, 884.6 SMOH. Compressions 78/75/77/75 over 80. Right Engine - Lycoming LIO-320-B1A, 160 HP, 2,000 TBO. S/N L-2850-55A, 884.6 SMOH in 1988. Compressions 77/78/75/75 over 80.

Propellers Left Propeller - Hartzell Model HC-E2YL-2BFS, 72" Diameter, Hub S/N BG4638, 322.7 SPOH in April 2006 by M&M Propeller in Yukon, OK - Right Propeller - Hartzell Model HC-E2YL-2BFS, 72" Diameter, Hub S/N BG1094, 0.0 SPOH in April 2026 by BYAM Propeller in Fort Worth, TX.

Airframe Enhancements / Modifications

Paint Matterhorn White Base Coat w/Red and Black Trim - Rated 7/10
Interior Gray and White Vinyl - Rated 5/10

Other Modifications One Piece Windshield, Vortex Generators, Nose Gear Taxi Light, 15 Gallon Tip Tanks,

Aircraft Data - PA30B

Specifications Wing Area: 178 sq ft, Wing Loading: 20.2 lbs/sf, Power Loading: 11.3 hp/sq ft, Standard Fuel (Total): 90 Gal, Standard Fuel (Useable): 84 Gal, Extended Fuel: 120 Gal, Extended Fuel (Useable): 114 Gal, Oil Capacity (Each Engine): 8 quarts.