1977 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGARMIN Color GPS with ILS NAV Backup SL 30 radio with backup ILS NAV with separate indicator. Color RADAR displayed on EX500 with moving map display Remote GARMIN Area 660 color moving map GPS Working autopilot with auto and electric trim. Fuel flow computer Storm scope 950 lightning detection Full copilot instruments. Fuel computer
Description
This 77 Seneca is ready to fly! The owner spent 170K on firewall forward engine overhauls with NEW factory cylinders and NEW 3 blade STC Hartzell props. Then engines have 280/280 hours since overhaul. The props have 80/80 hours since new! The panel is equipped with a Garmin GPS with ILS capabilities, a second ILS/ NAV radio with a separate indicator. There is an onboard radar coupled to an Avaydine EX500 color moving map display for weather avoidance. The navigation is coupled to fully functioning Piper autopilot with electric trim. Additionally is a Garmin 660 moving map color display. This one has long range fuel tanks installed which gives approximately 5.5 hours of fuel that displays on the Shadin fuel computer and tells exactly fuel burned and remaining. Full co-pilot instruments. Has color radar to avoid weather and turbo to climb above weather and take advantage of tailwinds. Owner has flown this plane with reliability and has unlimited checkbook for maintenance. He installed overhauled engines and new props for reliability for flying his family around.
Engine
These engines have been completely overhauled and new items firewall forward and have 280/280 hours per side with NEW factory cylinders. The props are Factory NEW with 80/80 hours since NEW and cost approximately 24K per side upgraded from 2 blade to 3 blade STC in 2024. These engines are approximately 65K installed per side. The overhaul time is 2000 hours. With engines and props owner has spent approximately 175K. This is the real value on this aircraft.
Propeller
4800TT. Always hangered. Good airframe times. LoPresti engine cowl STC modifications 6 seat Taupe leather seats with contrast Phthalo blue contrast side and carpets. Good overhead liner.
Interior
Recent paint with good gloss shine. 8.5/10 Interior 6.5/10.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mike Denning
trade-a-plane.com
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$229,000
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Miami, FL | Jun 17, 2026 | 30 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1977 Piper Seneca (N35AR) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 4,620 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 $229,000.
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 4,620 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 registration data pending for N35AR.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $120,000–$179,900.
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