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Piper Comanche

 We've been associated with the Comanche family since the beginning. We own, work on, and understand the Comanche — and we can make yours go faster, higher, and further, as well as repair it, annual it, overhaul the engine(s), install a one-piece windshield, our High Performance Wingtips, one of our High-Performance Propellers, Knots 2 U Mods, and weight and balance work. Available for the PA24-180/250/260/400 and PA30/39 Twin Comanches.  

Australian Horn STC

 We are now the North American representative for the AUSTRALIAN STABILATOR HORN, which eliminates the repetitive inspections required of the factory unit. Installation of the Australian Horn comprises an AMOC for A.D. 2012-17-06. Contact us for horns, installation kits, horn installation, or rebuilds of your existing factory horn/torque tube/balance weight tube assembly. 

Comanche Wingtips (High-Performance Wingtips)

 Available for PA24-180/250/260/400 and PA30/39 Twin Comanches.

  • Speed: 2–7 MPH increase, increased rate of climb
  • Safety: Lower stall speed, decreased sink rate on approach, improved landings, quicker spin recovery
  • Appearance: Improves the look of an already good-looking airplane, increased resale value

Based on test results and feedback from hundreds of Comanche owners who have installed our High Performance Wingtips.

Comanche Propellers

 J.A.S. High-Performance Two Blade Propeller — developed with Hartzell Propeller for the 250 and 260 Comanche.

  • Modern aerodynamic blade design
  • Noticeable decrease in takeoff distance
  • 150–200 ft/min increase in rate of climb
  • 2–4 MPH increase in cruise speed
  • 3–5 MPH increase in top speed
  • Eliminates A.D. 97-18-02

For the 260 Comanche, this is a simple bolt-on change using your existing spinner (or our new aluminum polished spinner as an option). The 250 Comanche requires an engine counterweight change, prop spinner change, and governor change in addition to the propeller. We have complete kits ready to ship and can perform the conversion in our shop.

JAS High-Performance 3 Blade Scimitar Propeller — a 3-blade Hartzell Scimitar high-performance propeller for the 250 and 260 Comanche.

  • Quieter and smoother
  • Faster acceleration on the runway (shortens takeoff distance)
  • Better climb rate, slight speed gain
  • Solves the older Hartzell 250 Prop A.D. problem

Available now as a kit, and we can install it.

 

Comanche Modifications Summary

  • Australian Stabilator Horn installations
  • JAS High Performance Wingtips
  • JAS High Performance 2 Blade Propeller (250/260 only)
  • JAS High Performance 3 Blade Propeller (250/260 only)
  • One-Piece Windshields — standard and Knots 2 U version
  • Double Yoke Landing Gear Brake Reversal with split wheel covers
  • Precise Flight Speed Brakes
  • Heliarc welding and Weight & Balance capability
  • Propeller Dynamic Balancing

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