1978 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Available for sale is N633TC, a 1978 Piper Seneca II located at KVNC Venice, FL offered in as-is condition. This aircraft presents an excellent opportunity for an owner, maintenance facility, avionics shop, or operator seeking an affordable twin-engine platform to refurbish and customize to their mission requirements. The aircraft is currently missing avionics, and requires replacement of both turbocharger systems. Aside from these known deficiencies, the aircraft is in airworthy condition and represents a solid foundation for restoration or modernization. Highlights: Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II Twin-engine, six-seat platform. Airframe in serviceable condition Ideal candidate for custom avionics installation. Offered strictly as-is. Spar Inspection was just passed. Roughly 700 hours on each engine. 8,500 Hours TTAF. Known Deficiencies: Avionics removed / not installed. Turbochargers require replacement. Additional airframe, engine, and maintenance records are available upon request. Asking Price: $70,000 USD Serious inquiries only. Contact for additional details, photographs, maintenance records, and inspection arrangements.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Matthew Hoskins
controller.com
|
$70,000
|
Venice, Florida | Jul 26, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
Estimate Monthly Payment
Piper Seneca loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper Seneca
This 1978 Piper Seneca (N633TC) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 8,500 hours on the airframe. There are currently 111 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $735,567.
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 8,500 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.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Piper Seneca — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimatePIPER Seneca
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Seneca. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N633TC.
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 safety data coming soon.
We'll check N633TC against the NTSB accident database.