1967 PA30B Twin Comanche C/R N26BW - $105,000

Extensive Airframe Upgrades and Mid-Time Engines

Summary

N26BW is a 1967 Twin Comanche B Model with counter-rotating propellers, nice modifications, clean cosmetics, and mid-life engine times. It can serve well as a fly-it-now airplane to build time or as a platform for some avionics modernization. Although the aircraft has higher airframe time, we consider this airplane a value based on it's excellent maintenance, airframe modifications, and asking price.

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Airframe

Serial Number 30-1559
Registration N26BW
AFTT 8,442
Seats 6 Seats
Damage History None
Hangared Yes
Complete Original Logs Yes
Located Alton, IL - KALN
Annual Due 01/31/24
Txp / Static Check Due 03/31/24
ELT Batteries Due 11/31/24
AD 77-13-21 Part A Due 8941 AFTT
W&B (lbs) GW 3,600, EW 2,685, Useful 1,014, CG 86.13"

Avionics

Autopilot Altimatic III 2-Axis A/P (Coupled)
Audio Panel / Marker Receiver Bendix King KMA 24
GPS 1 Garmin GNS 430W IFR WAAS GPS/VOR/LOC/Nav/Com
GPS 2 Apollo 2001 NMS (Inop)
Comm 2 King KX 155 Nav/Comm
Radar Bendix RDR-160 Color Radar
DME Bendix King KN64
Fuel Flow Computer JPI Fuel Scan 450
Transponder Garmin GTX 330ES
Chronometer Davtron M877
Moving Map Argus 5000
HSI Collins PN-101
Engine Monitoring JPI 760 Multi-Cylinder EGT/CHT
Other Avionics Master, Dual Glideslopes, Davtron M655 Multi-Function Gauge, Standby AI, AmeriKing 450 ELT

Aircraft Data - PA30B

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)
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

Engines & Propellers

Engines Left Engine - Lycoming IO-320-B1A, 160 HP, 2,000 TBO, S/N L-3538-55A, 1,211 SMOH in 2001, Top Overhaul w/ECI Cylinders 2009, All Compressions Above 75/80.. Right Engine - Lycoming LIO-320-B1A, 160 HP, 2,000 TBO. S/N RL-232-66A, 1,211 SMOH in 2001, Top Overhaul w/ECI Cylinders 2009, All Compressions Above 75/80.
Propellers Left Propeller - Hartzell Model HC-E2YL-2BSF, 72" Diameter, Hub S/N BP17, 1,418 SPOH in 1998 - Right Propeller - Hartzell Model HC-E2YK-2BLS,72" Diameter, Hub S/N BG926, 1,418 SPOH in 1998, Right Prop Governor Overhauled 04-2020

Airframe Enhancements / Modifications

Paint JetGlo Matterhorn White with Medium Grey, Nordic Grey and Deep Red Accents (2002) - Rated 7/10
Interior Dark Gray Leather Pilot & Copilot Seats w/ Headrests, Dark Gray Leather & Fabric Pax Seats w/ Headrests, Medium Gray Carpeting, Gray Seat Belts, Matching Side Panels w/ Dark Gray Leather & Fabric Trim (1990) - Rated 7/10

Other Modifications One Piece W/S, LED Landing Lights, Small Nose Wheel STC, Wow Cowls, 10 Gallon Webco Nacelle Tanks, C/R Engine Modification, Q Tip Props, Speed Splitters, Johnston Wingtips, Flap & Aileron Gaps Seals, Hub Caps, Static Wicks, 3-Point LED Strobe Lights, Miller Radar Extended Nose (No Internal Baggage Capacity), Ice Plates, Baggage Door Pneumatic Strut, Gear Mirror, Tinted Glass, Window Shades, Shoulder Harnesses, Pneumatic Door Seal (Manual)

Recent Maintenance Replaced cam and lifter and repaired engine at Poplar Grove Airmotive on 1-3-23. Heater Pressure Decay test due 01-2025. Heater Overhauled 10-2014.

Performance - PA30B

Distances T/O Ground Roll: 940 ft, T/O 50ft Obstacle: 1,530 ft, Landing Distance: 700 ft, Landing Distance 50ft Obstacle: 1,870 ft
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 Absolute Ceiling 7,100 ft, SE Service Ceiling 5,800 ft

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,