1967 PA30B Twin Comanche N7JE - $185,000

New Avionics & Panel - New Interior - Multiple Speed Mods

Summary

N7JE is a highly modified 1967 Twin Comanche B Model, with a beautiful updated panel boasting dual Garmin G275's, a Garmin GTN 750 WAAS GPS Navigator, dual Electronics International CGR-30P engine management systems, a Garmin 345 ADS-B I/O transponder and a Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot. Although the aircraft has slightly higher airframe time, engine times and compressions are excellent. We consider this airplane a good value based on it's exceptional maintenance, and asking price.

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Airframe

  • Serial Number 30-1618
  • Registration  N7JE
  • AFTT  8,402.9
  • Hobbs 667.0
  • Seats  4 Adult
  • Damage History Previous Gear Up
  • Hangared Yes
  • Complete Original Logs Yes
  • Located Lake Norman Airpark, NC - 14A
  • Annual Due  07/31/25
  • Heater Decay Due 08/31/25
  • AD 77-13-21 Due 9,186.7 (783.9 Hrs. Remaining)
  • Txp / Static Check Due 02/28/25
  • ELT Batteries Due 11/30/27
  • W&B (lbs)  GW 3,725, EW 2,505.3, Useful Load 1,219.7, CG 83.6"

Avionics

  • ADS-B Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder
  • Autopilot Garmin GFC 500 Digital 2-Axis A/P (Coupled)
  • Audio Panel / Marker Receiver Garmin 340 Audio Panel
  • Chronometer Davtron M800
  • Digital Instruments Dual Garmin GI 275 Indicators
  • GPS   Garmin GTN 750 IFR WAAS GPS Navigator
  • NavComm  Garmin 255 w/ KI-209 Indicator
  • Engine Management Dual EI CGR-30Ps w/ CGR-30C Fuel Gauge
  • ELT ACK Technologies
  • Transponder Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder
  • Other Avionics Master, 

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), w/ 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

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

Engines & Propellers

  • Engines Left Engine - Lycoming IO-320-B1A, 160 HP, 2,000 TBO, S/N L-4619-55A, Hobbs 667.0, 797.0 SMOH in December 1994 by Colonial Aviation in New Port Richey, FL, Compressions 72/68/70/74.. Right Engine - Lycoming IO-320-B1A, 160 HP, 2,000 TBO, S/N L-3558-55A, Hobbs 667.0, 738.0 SMOH in October 1994 by Colonial Aviation in New Port Richey, FL, Compressions 74/72/75/72.
  • Propellers Left Propeller - Hartzell Model HC-E2YL-2BSF, 72" Diameter, Hub S/N BG4867B, 797.0 SPOH in August 2001 - Right Propeller - Hartzell Model HC-E2YK-2BSF, 72" Diameter, Hub S/N BG4856B, 738.0 SPOH in August 2001. 

Airframe Enhancements / Modifications

  • Paint In 1998 by Hoovers Aircraft Refinishing in Odessa, FL, aircraft was completely stripped with Napier SV35/A, Alodine etched, primed and painted with Sikkens White (Ford Autocryl) polyurethane, Sikkens Black (Base 352H-1), Sikkens Silver (Base 358C-5) and Sikkens Purple (Base 345A-4). Paint is rated 6/10.
  • Interior Paperwork pending.  

  • Other Modifications 4-Place Intercom, B&C Alternators & Regulators, Battery Minder, Copilot Brakes, Dual Articulating Front Seats, Exhaust Extensions, Gear Mirror, Ground Power Receptacle, K2U Air Induction System, K2U Arapahoe W/S, K2U Baggage Door Pneumatic Strut, K2U Windshield Cowler Kit, K2U Dorsal Fin, K2U Flap Aileron and Rudder Seals, K2U Gear Lobe Fairings, K2U Speed Splitters, K2U Wing Root Fairings, Kevlar Spinner Backplates, LED Nav Lights, LED Strobe Lights, LoPresti Flap Hinge Fairings, LoPresti Nose Bowls, New 1-Piece Instrument Panel, Shoulder Harnesses, Small Nose Wheel STC, SS Hardware, Static Wicks, Tinted Glass, Updated Control Yokes, Whelen LED Beacon, Whelen LED Landing Lights


Performance - PA30B

  • 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

Aircraft Location

Lake Norman Airpark - 14A
Lake Norman, NC, USA


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