1978 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Maintenance Condition: Hangared: Yes Annual Due, Call Rick for Details Current 24 Month Transponder Test Done 9/2/2024, Due 10/1/2026
Features: Boots, Hot Props, Hot Plate Paint and Interior all Original, but this Airplane is Incredibly Clean and Looks like a 1698TT Airplane!! King KMA24 Audiopanel Garmin 430W MAC1700 NAVCOM Century III Autopiliot King KT76A Transponder Garmin 696 Panel Mount GPS WX10 Stormscope NSD360 HSI ADSB Out LED NAV Lights 1501 Lb Useful Load 120 Gallons
Inspection
Hangared: Yes Annual Due, Call Rick for Details Current 24 Month Transponder Test Done 9/2/2024, Due 10/1/2026
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chicago Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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Call for price
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Chicago, IL | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$99,000
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IL | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1978 Piper Seneca (36696) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 1,698 hours on the airframe. There are currently 114 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $875,837. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $99,000.
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 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 1,698 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 102 hours remaining to engine TBO .
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Seneca — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (36696) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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