1972 PA39 Turbo Twin Comanche N8PX - $142,900

STOL - Turbo - C/R - Recent Garmin - 140 Gal Fuel - Mods - Beautiful!!

Summary

N8PX is a rare 1972 PA39 Turbo Twin Comanche C/R with counter-rotating engines, updated Garmin avionics, and the Robertson STOL modification. This late model PA39 is highly modified with Q-Tip Hartzell props, K2U nose bowls, speed spinners, Tanis engine heaters, SkyTech starters, gear lobe fairings, small nose wheel and a nose gear taxi light. Long range tanks give the airplane a range in excess of 1500 nautical miles. While the airplane has it's original logbooks, there are partial logs missing prior to 1977.

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Airframe

Serial Number 39-144
Registration N8PX
AFTT 5,041.2
Hobbs Meter XXXX
Seats 6 Seats
Damage History None
Hangared Yes
Complete Original Logs No - Partial
Located San Luis Obispo, CA - KSBP
Annual Due 04/30/26
Txp / Static Check Due 04/30/27
ELT Batteries Due 07/31/26
AD 77-13-21 Part A Due 4,511 AFTT
Heater Decay Test Due 07/31/26
W&B (lbs) GW 3,800, EW 2,719, Useful 1,181, CG 83.67"

Avionics

Autopilot Garmin GFC 500 2 Axis A/P
Audio Panel Garmin 345R Remore Bluetooth Audio Panel
Chronometer Mid-Continent Chronos Chronometer / USB Outlet
Digital Gauge 1 Davtron M655 Multi-Function Instrument
EFIS 1 Garmin GI 275 Attitude Indicator
EFIS 2 Garmin GI 275 Horizontal Situation Indicator
GPS 1 Garmin GNT 750xi IFR WAAS GPS NAV COMM Navigator
GPS 2 Garmin GNS 530W IFR WAAS GPS NAV COMM Navigator
Engine Management EI US-8 Engine Monitor
Fuel Management Shadin Fuel P/N 910532 Management System
Intercom Garmin 345R Remote Audio Panel
StormScope BFG WX 950 Wx Avoidance System
Transponder Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B I/O Transponder
Other Avionics Master Switch

Aircraft Data - PA39

Dimensions Height 8 ft 3 in, Wing Span: 36 ft 0 in, Length: 25 ft 2 in, Tailplane Span: 12 ft 6 in, Wheel Track: 9 ft 10 in, Wheelbase: 7 ft 4 in, Turn Radius 25 ft 6 in, Prop Ground Clearance 10 in, Cabin Height: 3 ft 4 In, Cabin Width: 3 ft 8 In, Cabin Length: X ft X In, Door Height: 3 ft 0 In, Door Width: X ft 1 In, Cabin Door 20" x 20"
Operating Weights Max Ramp Wt (Standard/Tips): 3,600/3,725 lbs, MaxT/O Wt: 3,600/3,725 lbs, Max Landing Wt: 3,600/3,725 lbs, Standard Empty Wt: 2,207 Lb, Normal Fuel Capacity: 504 lbs, Aux Fuel Capacity: 720 lbs, Max Useful Load: 1,393 Lb, Payload W/Full Normal Fuel: 796 lbs, Max Baggage Wt: 200 lbs, Baggage Area Volume 20 cu ft
Wing Area/Loading Area 178 SF, Loading 20.2 lbs/sq ft w/o tip tanks , 19.71 lbs/sq ft w/tip tanks
Power Loading 11.3 lb/hp w/o tip tanks, 12.28 lb/hp w/tip tanks
Wheel Base 7.3 ft
Wheel Tread 9.8 ft
Oil Capacity 8 Qts Each Engine
Fuel Normal 90 Gal Total, 84 Gal Useable (504 lbs), Tip Tanks 120 Gal (720 lbs), w/ Webco Nacelle Tanks 140 Gal Total (840 lbs)
Range With Normal Fuel (90 Gal) @ (75%) 785 NM, @ (55%) 825 NM, With Aux Fuel (120 Gal) @ (75%) 1,120 NM, @ (55%) 1,265 NM
Distances T/O Ground Roll: 940 ft, T/O 50ft Obstacle: 1,530 ft, Landing Distance: 1,215 ft, Landing Distance 50ft Obstacle: 1,870 ft

Engines & Propellers

Engines Left Engine - Lycoming IO-320-C1A, 160 HP, 2,000 TBO, S/N L-5288-55A, 1,618 SMOH. Right Engine - Lycoming LIO-320-C1A, 160 HP, 2,000 TBO. S/N L-298-66A, 1,618 SMOH.
Propellers Left Propeller - Hartzell Model HC-E2YL-2BSF, 72" Diameter, Hub S/N BG5370B, 388 SNEW in May 2020 - Right Propeller - Hartzell Model HC-E2YL-2BLSF, 72" Diameter, Hub S/N BG5368B, 388 SNEW in May 2024.

Airframe Enhancements / Modifications

Paint Red and Blue over White - Rated 8/10
Interior Gray Leather Seats, Wine Colored Carpeting, Gray Side Panels - Rated 8/10
Other Modifications Robertson STOL Kit, Hartzell Q-Tip Props, K2U Nose Bowls, K2U Gear Lobe Fairings, Stainless Cowl Fasteners, LoPresti Hub Caps, Pneumatic Door Seal, Baggage Door Steward, LED Landing Lights, LED Taxi Light, Built-In Oxygen, Brittain 15 Gallon Tip Tanks, Tanis Engine Heaters, SkyTech Starters, Webco 10 Gallon Nacelle Tanks (140 Gal Fuel), Upper Door Latch, Ground Power Plug, Brackett Air Filters, Strobe Beacon, Alternators, Small Nose Wheel STC, Four Place Intercom, Wingtip Strobes, Rosen Visors, Copilot Vent Window, Hobbs Meter, Shoulder Harnesses, Standby Attitude Indicator, Heated Pitot, Gear Mirrors, One Piece Windshield, New Glareshield, Headrests
Recent Maintenance Pending

Performance - PA39

Speeds Never Exceed Speed Vne: 200 kts, Top Speed 178 kts, Cruise Speed 172 kts, Max Structural Cruise Vno: 169 kts, Flaps Ext Speed Vfe: 108 kts, Landing Gear Extension Vlo: 130 kts, Landing Gear Extension Vlo & Vle: 130 kts, Minimum Controllable Vmc: 70 kts, Stall Speed VS1: 66 kts, Stall Speed Vso: 60 kts, Maneuvering Speed Va: 132 kts, Rotate Speed Vr: 75 kts, Best Angle Vx: 78 kts, Best Rate Vy: 97 kts, Best Angle Single Engine Vxse: 82 ktsBest Rate Single Engine Vyse: 91 kts, Vglide: 96 kts, Vapproach: 83 kts,
Performance Initial Rate of Climb: 1,460 fpm Max Speed: 178 kts, Normal Cruise: 172 kts, Economy Cruise: 144 kts, Service Ceiling: 20,000 ft, SE Service Ceiling 7,100 ft