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1964 Piper Comanche 400
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| New price (1964): | $36,890 | |
| Used price: | $128,000 | |
| Engine make/model: | Lycoming IO-720 A1A | |
| TBO (hrs.): | 1800 | |
| Horsepower@altitude: | 400@SL | |
| Horsepower on takeoff: | 400 | |
| Fuel type: | 100 | |
| Propeller type: | CS | |
| Landing gear type: | Tri./Retr. | |
| Max ramp weight (lbs.): | 3600 | |
| Gross weight (lbs.): | 3600 | |
| Landing weight (lbs.): | 3600 | |
| Empty weight, std. (lbs.): | 2110 | |
| Empty weight, as tested (lbs.): | 2269 | |
| Useful load, std. (lbs.): | 1490 | |
| Useful fuel, std. (gals.): | 130 | |
| Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): | 710 | |
| Wingspan: | 36 ft. | |
| Overall length: | 25 ft. 8 in. | |
| Height: | 7 ft. 10 in. | |
| Wing area (sq. ft.): | 178 | |
| Wing loading (lbs./sq.ft.): | 20.2 | |
| Power loading (lbs./hp): | 9.0 | |
| Wheel size (in.): | 6.00 x 6 | |
| Seating capacity: | 4 | |
| Cabin doors: | 1 | |
| Cabin width (in.): | 44 | |
| Cabin height (in.): | 45 | |
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PERFORMANCE
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| CRUISE SPEED (kts.): | ||
| 75% power: | 185 | |
| 65% power: | 180 | |
| 55% power: | 171 | |
| MAX RANGE (w/reserve) (nm): | ||
| 75% power: | 729* | |
| 65% power: | 790* | |
| 55% power: | 860* | |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION (gph.): | ||
| 75% power: | 22 | |
| 65% power: | 19 | |
| 55% power: | 16 | |
| Vso (kts.): | 59 | |
| Best rate of climb, SL (fpm): | 1600 | |
| Service ceiling (ft.): | 19,500 | |
| Takeoff ground roll (ft.): | 980 | |
| Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): | 1500 | |
| Landing ground roll (ft.): | 1180 | |
| Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): | 1820 | |
| *estimated Source: Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft and Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest | ||
1964 Piper Comanche 400
Key Takeaways:
- The 1964 Piper Comanche 400 is a 4-seat aircraft powered by a 400 HP Lycoming IO-720 A1A engine.
- It delivers strong performance with a maximum cruise speed of 185 knots, a range of up to 860 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 19,500 feet.
- The aircraft has a maximum gross weight of 3600 lbs, offering a useful load of 1490 lbs.
- Valuation has increased significantly, with its 1964 new price of $36,890 contrasting with a used price of $128,000.
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