1972 Piper Seneca for sale

1972 Piper Seneca

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
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Location Switzerland
Total Time 9,881 hrs
Seats 6
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR PS Engineering audio panel with intercom and marker beacon 1 x Garmin GNS530 WAAS 8.33 kHz 1 x King KX125 COM 760 Ch FM Immune KN72 NAV KCS55 HSI KR85 ADF with RMI KN62A DME ME406 ELT King KT79 Mode “S” XPDR ACK A30 Encoder Autocontr III Autopilot 3 axis coupled to HSI & VOR GPS approved for VFR/IFR enroute B-RNAV terminal & instrument approach (GPS VOR VOR-DME NDB

NDB-DME) operation. Within the US National Airspace System in accordance with AC 20-138 & such countries where GPS enroute

terminal & non-precision approaches are authorized by the appropriate airworthiness authority. WX900 Stormscope

Copilot instruments Airspeed Attitude Indicator Altimeter VOR/GS DG Day/Night IFR Category 1 B-RNAV (RNP 5). Options

Lightweight Surface Pneumatic De-icing system & propeller electrothermal de-icing system

Windshield hot plate

Pitot & stall warning heating system protected by landing gear switch Propellers with dampers Electric pitch trim installation

Logo light Currently removed

hoses still present with covers installed Additional FOCA Approved documentation for 98 USG fuel tank for ferry flights. Increased MTOW approved for 4560 Lbs Remaining Useful Load with full tanks & ferry tank: 453.45 Lbs FERRY TANK NOT AVAILABLE.

Interior

Blue vinyle 9/10 Gray fabric seats 9/10 Pilot & Copilot Adjustable seats Blue carpet 9/10

Exterior Light gray with maroon stripes 7/10 Remarks

In good conditions. Landing accident with one main gear collapse and wing spar repair in performed in 1991 at TT: 6557 Missing logs from 1972 to 1981

Prior to Swiss registration. Replaced fuel tank vent line hoses 12/07.

Description

Airframe

Serial Number: TBD

TT: 9,881

Engine

LH: Textron-Lycoming IO-360-C1E6

SN: L-1118-51A

TT: 10251

Propeller

LH: 2 Bladed Hartzell CH-C2YK-2CGUF

SN: AU13103

TT: 5737

Time Since Overhaul: 144:25 hrs Overhauled with New improved hubs in July. 2007

Avionics

IFR, PS Engineering audio panel with intercom and marker beacon, 1 x Garmin GNS530 WAAS 8.33 kHz 1 x King KX125 COM 760 Ch, FM Immune, KN72 NAV, KCS55 HSI, KR85 ADF with RMI, KN62A DME, ME406 ELT, King KT79 Mode “S” XPDR, ACK A30 Encoder, Autocontr III Autopilot 3 axis coupled to HSI & VOR, GPS approved for VFR/IFR enroute, B-RNAV, terminal & instrument approach (GPS, VOR, VOR-DME, NDB, NDB-DME) operation. Within the US National Airspace System in accordance with AC 20-138 & such countries where GPS enroute, terminal & non-precision approaches are authorized by the appropriate airworthiness authority. WX900 Stormscope, Copilot instruments Airspeed, Attitude Indicator, Altimeter, VOR/GS, DG Day/Night, IFR Category 1, B-RNAV (RNP 5).

Options

Lightweight Surface Pneumatic De-icing system & propeller electrothermal de-icing system, Windshield hot plate, Pitot & stall warning heating system protected by landing gear switch Propellers with dampers Electric pitch trim installation, Logo light, Currently removed, hoses still present with covers installed Additional FOCA Approved documentation for 98 USG fuel tank for ferry flights. Increased MTOW approved for 4560 Lbs Remaining Useful Load with full tanks & ferry tank: 453.45 Lbs FERRY TANK NOT AVAILABLE.

Interior

Blue vinyle 9/10 Gray fabric seats 9/10 Pilot & Copilot Adjustable seats Blue carpet 9/10

Exterior

Light gray with maroon stripes 7/10

Remarks

In good conditions. Landing accident with one main gear collapse and wing spar repair in performed in 1991 at TT: 6557 Missing logs from 1972 to 1981, Prior to Swiss registration. Replaced fuel tank vent line hoses 12/07.

Engine

LH: Textron-Lycoming IO-360-C1E6 SN: L-1118-51A TT: 10251 Propeller LH: 2 Bladed Hartzell CH-C2YK-2CGUF SN: AU13103 TT: 5737 Time Since Overhaul: 144:25 hrs Overhauled with New improved hubs in July. 2007 Avionics IFR, PS Engineering audio panel with intercom and marker beacon, 1 x Garmin GNS530 WAAS 8.33 kHz 1 x King KX125 COM 760 Ch, FM Immune, KN72 NAV, KCS55 HSI, KR85 ADF with RMI, KN62A DME, ME406 ELT, King KT79 Mode “S” XPDR, ACK A30 Encoder, Autocontr III Autopilot 3 axis coupled to HSI & VOR, GPS approved for VFR/IFR enroute, B-RNAV, terminal & instrument approach (GPS, VOR, VOR-DME, NDB, NDB-DME) operation. Within the US National Airspace System in accordance with AC 20-138 & such countries where GPS enroute, terminal & non-precision approaches are authorized by the appropriate airworthiness authority. WX900 Stormscope, Copilot instruments Airspeed, Attitude Indicator, Altimeter, VOR/GS, DG Day/Night, IFR Category 1, B-RNAV (RNP 5). Options Lightweight Surface Pneumatic De-icing system & propeller electrothermal de-icing system, Windshield hot plate, Pitot & stall warning heating system protected by landing gear switch Propellers with dampers Electric pitch trim installation, Logo light, Currently removed, hoses still present with covers installed Additional FOCA Approved documentation for 98 USG fuel tank for ferry flights. Increased MTOW approved for 4560 Lbs Remaining Useful Load with full tanks & ferry tank: 453.45 Lbs FERRY TANK NOT AVAILABLE. Interior Blue vinyle 9/10 Gray fabric seats 9/10 Pilot & Copilot Adjustable seats Blue carpet 9/10 Exterior Light gray with maroon stripes 7/10 Remarks In good conditions. Landing accident with one main gear collapse and wing spar repair in performed in 1991 at TT: 6557 Missing logs from 1972 to 1981, Prior to Swiss registration. Replaced fuel tank vent line hoses 12/07.

Interior

Blue vinyle 9/10 Gray fabric seats 9/10 Pilot & Copilot Adjustable seats Blue carpet 9/10 Exterior Light gray with maroon stripes 7/10 Remarks In good conditions. Landing accident with one main gear collapse and wing spar repair in performed in 1991 at TT: 6557 Missing logs from 1972 to 1981, Prior to Swiss registration. Replaced fuel tank vent line hoses 12/07.

Exterior

Light gray with maroon stripes 7/10 Remarks In good conditions. Landing accident with one main gear collapse and wing spar repair in performed in 1991 at TT: 6557 Missing logs from 1972 to 1981, Prior to Swiss registration. Replaced fuel tank vent line hoses 12/07.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Seneca

This 1972 Piper Seneca is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 9,881 hours on the airframe. There are currently 112 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $875,612.

The Seneca cruises at 180 kts (333 km/h) with a range of 750 nm (1,389 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 22 GPH (83 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $121/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $280/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $25,000. With 9,881 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 9,881 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Budget $330 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Seneca — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
180 kts (333 km/h)
Max Speed
196 kts (363 km/h)
Range
750 nm (1,389 km)
Ceiling
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
Max Weight
4,750 lbs (2,155 kg)
Useful Load
1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Fuel Capacity
123 gal (466 L)
Fuel Burn
22 GPH (83 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Seneca

Fuel Burn
22.0 GPH
~$143/hr
Variable Cost
$280/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$25,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$40,000
every 1,800 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Seneca. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Switzerland

CH

Seller reported

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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