Note that the Comanche tube size is 1-5/8 Sorry for the fuzzy photo. [7] Collins pointed out in another article that year that one FBO had suffered four fatal Vmc roll-over spins. 818 348 5780 These FAA-PMA approved replacement Piper control wheels are a direct replacement for original Piper 'bow tie' and 'rams horn' control wheels. Info: Aircraft was built in 1969. [5] The design was designated the PA-30 on the March 17, 1962 and named the Twin Comanche. After 34 years, the first flight of N6494P took place at Zephyrhills Airport, three days before leaving on a trip to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in July and August, 2021. Part#14976-72 Flap hinge inner part#26243-00 Roller outer nylon. Posted February 17, 2023. 24GS $879.54 Choose Options sku: 30RS Rudder Gap Seal Kit. If you're looking for your first Twin Comanche, give me or my son Nick a call. Call, text, email for parts. Designed and Manufactured in the USA by Swearingen 3D works of Marion IA., packaged in the USA and distributed by the designer. As a contributing author his specialty is restoration, avionics and product review. First $3650! [12], A Twin Comanche was flown in the 1992 and 1994 French Arc en Ciel air races. Price: Aircraft.com is the leading registry for planes, jets, and helicopters. 2 Comanche Flyer MARCH 2006 Procrastination I t is often thought of as a character flaw. A Comanche was modified with two 4-cylinder 160hp (120kW) Lycoming IO-320-B1A engines and first flew at San Antonio, Texas on 12 Apr 1961. FAA Type approval was awarded on February 5, 1963, the first production aircraft was completed on April 2, 1963 and the first delivery made on July 15, 1963. The first Twin Comanche shared two things with its slower predecessor, the Apache: It had four seats and the same basic 160-HP Lycoming O-320 power plants. Piper Twin Comanche XPlane 11 Download $29.95 * Price excl. [5] The last PA-30 was completed at Lock Haven on November 5, 1969 when it was replaced on the line by the PA-39. [ag KLR 10 lift reserve indicator system I happened to be in the shop when another aircraft owners yoke came back from restoration, and it looked like new but not very special. AS FEATURED IN COMANCHE FLYER MAGAZINE! LYCOMING, BENDIX IGNITION, yoke mounted; roll - panel mounted) and manual rudder trim (panel mounted) . 1972 Piper. WE LIKE, OWN, You've disabled JavaScript in your web browser. Twin Comanche PA-30. While the yokes were out, the universal joints were replaced with new McFarlane products. Smitten by aviation, he left the phone company and enrolled at Parks College, in what turned out to be the last class that offered strictly an A&P curriculum. (He welcomes fellow pilots to his 2,300-foot strip, but does suggest calling ahead to make sure that the runway is in good shape.). Higher, and Further as well as Repair It, Annual It, Overhaul the Engine(s), Scott Sherer is the Piper Owner Societys Aviation Director and an FAA Master Pilot who brings more than 50 years of aviation experience flying everything from Piper Cherokee 140s through Piper Senecas and mid-size jets. Winter, Kristin, "The Twin Comanche: "Safety facts and best practices", Piper Flyer, March 2016, p. 50. Right engine 5330 SMOH 1115 Even though each leather control yoke cover is custom manufactured to order, we offer a 30-day, unconditional, money-back guarantee which begins upon the customer's receipt of the product. [6] For marketing reasons, the type was re-designated the PA-39 and received FAA Type Approval on November 28, 1969. There are a few reasons this might happen: To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page. Browse a wide selection of new and used PIPER TWIN COMANCHE Piston Twin Aircraft for sale near you . First $3650! Features Fits Choosing A Cradle What's Included Specifications Product Information // -->
