1972 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
LH Engine 1882 Hrs since O/H
RH Engine 274 Hrs since O/H
Both Props 43 Hrs since O/H King KMA20 Audio/ Markers
Garmin GNC300XL GPS VHF Com
King KX155 Nav/Com
King KR87 ADF
King KR86 ADF
King KT76 Transponder
King KN62 DME
SPA400 Intercom
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$81,870
$81,295
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New South Wales, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1972 Piper Seneca (VH-STJ) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 6,465 hours on the airframe. There are currently 114 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $750,826. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $81,870.
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 6,465 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.
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Piper Seneca — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-STJ) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New South Wales, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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We'll check VH-STJ against the NTSB accident database.
