1978 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Airframe 3610 TT Engines 1000 SFOH Propellers 3 Bladed props overhauled in August 2016 159 TT Props L/R. L/R prop strike inspection done at 529 TSOH/August 2004. AVIONICS KMA 20 Audio Panel Garmin 430 Nav-Com KX 155 Nav-Com KR 87 ADF KN 62 DME KT 76 A Transponder Mode C PCD 7100 CD & 6 place intercom Insight Stright Finder Davtronic OAT-Clock-Timer Electric trim Narco ELT True Speed Indicator King HIS STEC 55X autopilot MX 20 Interior Great leather seats! 9/10. Exterior Great paint, windows & de-ice! 9/10.
Engine
1000 SFOH Propellers 3 Bladed props overhauled in August 2016 159 TT Props L/R. L/R prop strike inspection done at 529 TSOH/August 2004. AVIONICS KMA 20 Audio Panel Garmin 430 Nav-Com KX 155 Nav-Com KR 87 ADF KN 62 DME KT 76 A Transponder Mode C PCD 7100 CD & 6 place intercom Insight Stright Finder Davtronic OAT-Clock-Timer Electric trim Narco ELT True Speed Indicator King HIS STEC 55X autopilot MX 20 Interior Great leather seats! 9/10. Exterior Great paint, windows & de-ice! 9/10.
Interior
Great leather seats! 9/10. Exterior Great paint, windows & de-ice! 9/10.
Exterior
Great paint, windows & de-ice! 9/10.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Doug Little
avpay.aero
|
$200,000
|
Canada | Apr 05, 2026 | 104 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1978 Piper Seneca (C-GNOL) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,610 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 $200,000.
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 3,610 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 (C-GNOL) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Canada
CA
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for C-GNOL.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (C-GNOL). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $127,744–$176,150.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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