1972 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
Maintenance Condition: Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: Yes Airframe: Aircraft is a 1972 Piper PA-34-200 Seneca I (serial number 34-7250159), with approximately 12,830 hours total time and normally aspirated twin engines. The aircraft is currently based in Auburn, Maine, USA at KLEW. Interior: Interior Year: 2025 Interior Rating: 9/10 Interior Note: New Headliner / Carpet / Seats in 2025 and New side Panels in 2026 Exterior: Exterior Year: Original Exterior Rating: 5/10 Exterior Note: Functional Paint Showing Signs of Normal Wear Comments: Aircraft reports a current annual inspection and clear title. The aircraft has been hangared and maintained with complete logbooks available. All Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins are reported complied with, and supporting documentation including FAA Form 337s is available. Currently operated as a VFR-only, multi-engine trainer. Logs are currently maintained manually and available for review. Flight tracking available electronically via Flight Schedule Pro. Aircraft has no recent damage history and has been professionally operated by a well-regarded flight school program.
Engine
Powered by two Lycoming IO-360-C1E6 engines. Left Engine (S/N L-9486-51A) has 1,371 hours since major overhaul. Right Engine (S/N L-155-67E) has 1,021 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft is equipped with Hartzell constant-speed propellers. Left propeller (HC-C2YK-2CGUF) has 1,371 hours since overhaul. Right propeller (HC-C2YK-2CLUF) has 1,020 hours since overhaul.
Interior
Interior Year: 2025 Interior Rating: 9/10 Interior Note: New headliner / carpet / seats in 2025 and new side panels in 2026. Exterior Year: Original Exterior Rating: 5/10 Exterior Note: Functional paint showing signs of normal wear.
Exterior
Exterior Year: Original Exterior Rating: 5/10 Exterior Note: Functional paint showing signs of normal wear.
Inspection
Aircraft reports a current annual inspection and clear title. The aircraft has been hangared and maintained with complete logbooks available. All Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins are reported complied with, and supporting documentation including FAA Form 337s is available. Currently operated as a VFR-only, multi-engine trainer. Logs are currently maintained manually and available for review. Flight tracking available electronically via Flight Schedule Pro.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Marcil Tech Group
globalair.com
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$144,500
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ME | Apr 20, 2026 | 88 days | Active | |
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Marcil Tech Group
trade-a-plane.com
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$144,500
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Auburn, ME | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$144,500
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ME | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Adam Webster
aircraftdealer.com
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$144,500
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 21, 2026 | 118 days | Active | |
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mtg-brokerage Contact
winglist.aero
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$144,500
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Auburn, United States | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$144,500
|
NH | Apr 02, 2026 | 106 days | Active | |
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Aspen Evolution
globalplanesearch.com
|
$144,500
|
ME | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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Marcil Tech Group
controller.com
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$144,500
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Auburn, ME | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Marcil Tech Group
controlleremea.co.uk
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$147,547 *
GBP £109,207
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Auburn, ME | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
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Marcil Tech Group
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$149,279
|
Auburn, Maine | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active | |
|
Adam Webster
aircraftforsale.com
|
$144,500
|
04210, ME | May 02, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1972 Piper Seneca (N4855T) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 12,830 hours on the airframe. There are currently 114 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $743,068. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $144,500.
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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $136/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 12,830 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Seneca — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
CHICKADEE AVIATION LLC
Registration Address
RANGELEY, ME
Certificate Issued
2024-11-05
Airworthiness
1972-03-24
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
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 database checked for N4855T.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $95,935–$186,554.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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