PA-24-260

The PA-24-260 is a variant of the Piper Comanche, a respected four-seat, single-engine aircraft known for its speed and retractable gear design. The Comanche series development began with two prototypes built in 1956, with the first production aircraft flying in 1957.

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft introduced the 260 horsepower variants, powered by the Lycoming IO-540 engine, starting in 1965. This upgrade increased the aircraft’s performance, leading to maximum speeds of 178 knots and a maximum range of approximately 625 nautical miles. The PA-24-260 family included the PA-24-260B (1966–1968), the PA-24-260C (1969–1972), and the turbocharged PA-24-260TC (1970–1972). Production for this powerful series spanned from 1965 to 1972, with 1,029 units built in total.

For essential maintenance around the aircraft, a range of platforms and access solutions are utilized. These include Reach Deck Platform, Modular Stepover Platforms, Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, Super Service Stand, Easyraise, Bridge Deck, Cantilever Platform, Aviation Chock and Cone Trolley, Super Maintenance Platform, Branach Fibreglass Platform, A Frame Aviation Platform, and Platform Ladder Warthog. These items support thorough access for all airframe sections, including the nose, fuselage, landing gear, wing, and engine components.