1978 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Private aircraft Well maintained and in good condition Selling due to lack of use Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Engine
Overhauled after propeller strike
Propeller
Lerft propeller installed new in June 2023 Right propeller Overhauled December 2013
Interior
Club Seating in Blue Artificial (Vinyle) Leather, Courtesy Table, Refreshment Center
Exterior
White with blue and black stripes, in good condition
Inspection
Current
Modifications / STCs
• Surface Deice System
• Propeller Electric Deice
• Vortex Generators
• Oxygen System, but bottle has been removed and is not available with the aircraft
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aeromeccanica
aviapages.com
|
$142,320
|
Germany | Apr 10, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Stefano Scossa
avpay.aero
|
$121,150
$120,588
|
Italy | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
planecheck.com
|
$135,012 *
€ 115,900
|
Italy | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Club Seating
globalplanesearch.com
|
Contact for price
|
Pescara, Germany | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
controller.com
|
$142,569
$141,459
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$146,456 *
AUD $203,940
|
Locarno, Ticino, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$143,288 *
GBP £106,356
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Apr 02, 2026 | — | 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 1978 Piper Seneca (D-GLOC) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 6,225 hours on the airframe. There are currently 112 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $875,837. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $142,569.
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 6,225 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
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (D-GLOC) is registered outside the US.
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 D-GLOC.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (D-GLOC). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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