1969 Piper Turbo PA30C Twin Comanche N947M - $180,000

Extensive Airframe Upgrades and Low-time Engines & Props

Summary

N947M is a solid PA-30C platform that has been recently refreshed mechanically.

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Airframe

  • Serial Number 30-1947
  • Registration  N947M (N666LF, N7MQ, N7MC, N8789Y previous)
  • AFTT  4,127
  • Seats 4 Seats
  • Damage History Gear-up Landing in 1997
  • Hangared Yes
  • Complete Original Logs Yes
  • Located Palo Alto, CA - KPAO
  • Annual Due  3/31/24
  • Txp / Static Check Due Due Now
  • AD 77-13-21 Part A Remaining Hours 1000 c/w 03/23
  • W&B (lbs)  GW 3,725, EW 2,367, Useful 1,358, CG 84.01"

Avionics

  • Autopilot S-TEC 65 w/Altitude Preselect (ST-360) & GPSS (ST-901)
  • Audio Panel / Marker Beacon Receiver Bendix-King KMA24
  • GPS 1  Garmin GNS 530
  • NavComm 1 King KX155 w/GS
  • Moving Map 1 Eventide Argus 5000
  • Transponder Dual Bendix-King Transponders KT70, KT76A
  • ADS-B Garmin GDL88 ADS-B I/O Transceiver
  • Intercom PSE PM1000 4-Place
  • Engine Monitoring JPI EDM 760
  • Fuel Flow Shadin DigiFlo-L
  • Other Bendix RDR-150 Radar, Davtron MB55 Multifunction Gauge, AstroTech LC2 Chronometer, Eventide Argus 5000 Moving Map, Shadin DigiFlo Fuel Flow, Dual PTT's, Electric Trim, Dual Glideslopes, Avionics Master, KN64 DME, KR87 ADF

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-320C1A, 160 HP, 1,800 TBO. Left Engine - S/N L-4593-55A, 548.4 SMOH in 1995, Compressions 72/ 70/ 74/ 76/. Right Engine  - Lycoming IO-320C1A, 160 HP, 1,800 TBO. S/N L-4353-55A, 548.4 SMOH in 1995, Compressions 74/ 75/ 72/ 72/
  • Propellers Hartzell HC-E2YL-2BSF/7663-4 2 Blade Propellers, Left Propeller - 91.3 SPOH in 2023, Hub S/N RG3769, Right Propeller - 91.3 SPOH in 2023, Hub S/N BG3890

Airframe Enhancements / Modifications

  • Paint Blue Grey with Nordic Gray, Steel Blue and Sky Blue Accents 8/10
  • Interior Blue Leather w/White Contrast Stitching, Blue & White Side Panels, Grey Carpet, Interior Rated 8/10
  • Other LoPresti Speed Spats, Speed Splitters, Speed Seals, K2U Wow Cowls, K2U Dorsal Fin, K2U Winner Spinners, K2U Rudder gap seals, K2U exhaust fairings, K2U cowler kit, Tail fin cap, Gear lobe fairings, Arapaho windshield, SkyTec Starters, Janitrol B2030 heater (2007), Stainless Steel Hardware, Hub Caps, Small Nosewheel, Nacelle induction kit, Static wicks, Baggage Door Steward, tinted sun visors, updated control yokes, Outer Wing Integral Aux Fuel Tanks (INOP)
  • Recent Maintenance Magneto 500 hour inspections, Left and Right fuel selector valves repaired, new spark plugs, overhauled O2 regulator and hydrostatic tested bottle, overhauled fuel servos and flow dividers on both engines, new brake discs and linings, overhauled Weldon fuel boost pumps (2016)

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

Palo Alto Airport - KPAO
Palo Alto, CA, USA


Aircraft Records