1969 Piper PA30C Turbo Twin Comanche N178X - $139,000

Low Time Airframe & Engines - Well Equipped - Very Nice

N178X, Serial Number 30-1950, is a beautiful, late model 1969 PA30C Turbo Twin Comanche equipped with Rajay manual wastegate turbochargers.

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Dimensions Height 8 ft 3 in, Wing Span: 36 ft 0 in (36 ft 8 in w/ Tip Tanks), Length: 25 ft 3 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, Baggage Door 19 in x 21 in, Wheel Base 7.3 ft, Wheel Tread 9.8 ft, Prop Diameter 72 in

Weights & Capacities Maximum Ramp Weight 3,600 lbs, Maximum Takeoff Weight 3,600 lbs, Maximum Landing Weight: 3,600 lbs, Standard Empty Weight 2,207 lbs, Fuel Capacity 90 Gal, Useful Fuel 84 gal, Maximum Oil Capacity (each engine) 8 qts, Maximum Useful Load 1,317 Lb, Maximum Useful Load w/ Full Fuel 853 lbs, Payload w/Full Fuel: 597 lbs, Maximum Baggage Capacity 250 lbs, Baggage Space 20 cu ft

Wing Data Wing rea 178 sf, Wing Loading 20.2 lbs/sf, Power Loading 11.3 lbs/hp
Service Information Tire Pressure (Nose) 42 psi, Tire Pressure (Mains) 42 psi, Tire Size 6.00 x 6

Performance T/O Ground Roll: 1,300 ft, Takeoff Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle: 2,285 ft, Landing Distance: 700 ft, Landing Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle: 2,155 ft, Initial Rate Of Climb: 1,290 fpm, Service Ceiling 25,000 ft, Single Engine Service Ceiling: 12,600 ft, Normal Range 1,143 nm, Max Range: 1,204 nm

Engines Left - Lycoming IO-320-C1A, 160 HP, 1,800 TBO. S/N L-4321-55A, 596 SMOH. Last compressions 79/ 78/ 79/ 72. Serviced w/ 20W50. Right - Lycoming LIO-320-C1A, 160 HP, 1,800 TBO. S/N L-4304-55A, 18 SMOH overhauled 1/2023 by Lore Aviation Services LLC of Lake Charles, LA. Last Compressions 78/ 77/ 78/ 79. Serviced w/ 20W50.
Propellers Hartzell Model HC-E2YL-2BFS 2 Blade Propellers, Left Propeller - 597 SPOH, Hub S/N BG-4073, Right Propeller - Hartzell Model HC-E2YL-2BLSF 1,214 SPOH, Hub S/N BG-4074

Paint Aircraft painted in 1989 with Imron White and Toreador Red (Alumigrip G7037) and Bright Poppy Accents (Alumigrip G7006).- Rated 7/10

Interior Refurbished interior seats, side panels, and headliner in January 1992 with AirTex interior kit using burn certified material.. Installed matching carpeting at same time.

Other One Piece Windshield, LoPresti WOW Cowls, RayJay Turbos, Sheepskins, Shoulder Harnesses, Ground Power Plug, Copilot Brakes, Plane Power Alternators, SkyTec Starters, Nose Taxi Light, Avionics Master Switch, 15 Gallon Tip Tanks (114 Gal Useable), Strobe Beacon, 4 Seats, Gear Mirror, Webco Door Latch Kit, Brackett Air Filters, Knots 2U Wing Fillets, LoPresti Hub Caps, Knots 2U Strobe Fin Cap, Knots 2U HID Landing Lights

Speeds Max Speed Vne: 230 mph, Max Structural Cruise Vno: 194 mph, Flaps Ext Speed Vfe: 125 mph, Landing Gear Extension Vlo: 150 mph, Landing Gear Extension Vle: 150 mph, Minimum Controllable Vmc: 90 mph, Stall Speed Vs1: 76 mph, Stall Speed Vs0: 69 mph, Maneuvering Speed Va: 162 mph, Best Angle Vx: 90 mph, Best Rate Vy: 112 mph, Best Rate Single Engine Vyse: 105 mph, Best Angle Single Engine Vxse 94 mph

Range In Statute Miles Range @75% Power w/ 45 Min Reserve 892 sm, Range @65% Power w/ 45 Min Reserve 967 sm, Range @55% Power w/ 45 Min Reserve 1,015 sm