1973 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Immaculately maintained Piper Seneca 1 with 200 HP Fuel Injected Engines. MTOW: 1905 Kgs, Freshly painted in White Gold & Blue colour scheme. New Leather upholstery. Nose baggage and rear baggage compartments.
LAME: Central Aviation - Chief Engineer: Doug Fawcett | Mobile: 0418 624 297 Right Engine
T.S.O. 1312.6 | Overhauled 27/6/91 | 500 Hr Magneto inspection due AFTT 5111
Left Engine
T.S.O. 1402.42 | Overhauled 28/8/90 | 500 Hr Magneto inspection due AFTT 5111
Propellers
Both Props overhauled in May 2025 Full Garmin Integration | Garmin Audio Panel | Garmin GMX200 Situational Awareness Large Display | Garmin GNS430W | Garmin Mode S Transponder | 2 x Garmin Analogue/Digital Indicators | Original Piper 3 Axis Autopilot | 6 place Intercom | Integrated digital CHT gauges | HF Radio | Comm 2: Garmin SL30 | Electric Trim | King ADF Aircraft newly painted in 2024 costing $70,000 | Colour Scheme: White, Blue & Gold | Both Flaps were replaced by previous owners. LED Taxy and Landing Lights.
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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$173,107
$171,891
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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 1973 Piper Seneca (VH-MCK) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 5,050 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 $173,107.
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 5,050 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-MCK) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New South Wales, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
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Safety Record
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