1978 Piper Seneca for sale

1978 Piper Seneca

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$119,900
Seats 6
Serial # 34-7870007
Reg # N63AH
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

N-Number: N63AH Serial: 34-7870007 Contact: Benjamin Hawkey

Looking for an airplane with the capability to bring the entire family on vacation? Or are you looking for an airplane to build time? This beautiful Seneca II is ready to take you on your next adventure! With a 1,538 lb. useful load, a spacious six seat cabin, and a 128 gallon fuel capacity, N63AH is ready and capable of your next mission.

AIRFRAME + ENGINE + PROP Airframe Hours 5165 Hours TT Engine Hours 1610 Hours SMOH Left 1610 Hours SMOH Right 50 Hours STOH Continental TSIO-360 Prop Hours 169 Hours SPOH 172 Hours SPOH 2-Blade McCauley Props

AViONICS GNS 530 WAAS GNS 430 WAAS Aspen Evolution 1000 Garmin GTX330ES Transponder with ADS-B (IN/OUT) Autopilot System: Altimatic IIIc Garmin COM Panel Engine JPI Monitor

ADDITIONAL FEATURES Factory Heater CD Player Digital Clock Upgraded Control Yoke Dual Toe Brakes Dual Push Wingtip Strobes Flashing Beacon Windows Recently Resealed

EXTERIOR + INTERIOR Exterior: 7 out of 10 Repainted in 2006 Black Cherry Bottom White Top with Tan and Black Strips Interior: 8 out of 10

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Located in Lexington, KY – KLEX Complete and Consecutive Logbooks July 2026 Annual Inspection Useful Load – 1,538.3 lbs. Financing & Insurance Available – Aircraft Guarantee and Lending’s tailored program makes aircraft ownership simple and affordable. Contact AGL to finance your next aircraft purchase and enjoy competitive rates and flexible terms. /

Interior

8 out of 10

Exterior

7 out of 10

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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Source Price Action
Benjamin Hawkey
airmart.com
$119,900

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About This Piper Seneca

This 1978 Piper Seneca (N63AH) is a 6-seat multi engine piston . There are currently 115 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $743,068. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $119,900.

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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $330 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Seneca — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
180 kts (333 km/h)
Max Speed
196 kts (363 km/h)
Range
750 nm (1,389 km)
Ceiling
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
Max Weight
4,750 lbs (2,155 kg)
Useful Load
1,590 lbs (721 kg)
Horsepower
220 HP
Fuel Capacity
123 gal (466 L)
Fuel Burn
22 GPH (83 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Seneca

Fuel Burn
22.0 GPH
~$143/hr
Variable Cost
$280/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$25,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$40,000
every 1,800 hrs

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 N63AH.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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 N63AH against the NTSB accident database.

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