1978 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Collins AMR-350 Audio Panel Collins MKR-350 Marker Beacon Receiver Dual Collins VHF-251 Com Systems with Memory Dual Collins VIR-251 Nav's with Memory NSD-360 HSI System #1 Collins IND-251 VOR/LOC/ILS Indicator Collins TDR-950 Transponder Collins ADF-650 Digital ADF System with Remote Indicator Collins DME-450 Weather Radar ADSB OUT Altitude Encoding Altimeter Auto-Pilot: Piper Altimatic IIIC Autopilot System with Altitude Hold
Heading Pre-SelectVOR/LOC/ILS Coupling Modes and Autopilot quick disconnect Other Equipment: Deice System Wings
Tail and Propellers Hamilton vertical card compass system Club Seating Lopresti Speed Mods Lopresti Cowls Long Range Fuel System (123 Gallons) Cold Weather Start Kit
Description
1978 Piper Seneca II PA34-200T, 5135TT, 22/22 SOH, 22/22 SPOH, Collins AMR-350 Audio Panel, Dual Collins VHF-251 Com System, Dual Collins VIR-251 Nav's, NSD-360 HSI System, Collins TDR-950 Transponder, Collins DME-450, ADS-B OUT, Piper Altimatic IIIC Autopilot System with Altitude Hold, Heading Pre-Select, VOR/LOC/ILS Coupling Modes, De-Ice, Lopresti Cowls Speed Mods, Long Range Fuel System, Cold Weather Start Kit.
Engine
Engine: "22" Hours Since Overhaul Left Right Propeller: "22" Hours Since Overhaul
Interior
Very Nice Lombardy Blue Fabric Interior Seating: Six Seats in a Club Seating Arrangement
Exterior
Very Nice Juneau White Base Trimmed in Bahama Blue and Baja Yellow
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1978 Piper Seneca (N3605M) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 5,135 hours on the airframe. There are currently 112 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $875,612.
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 5,135 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 N3605M.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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