1979 Piper Seneca for sale

1979 Piper Seneca

Multi Engine Piston

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Location Ecuador, Ecuador
Total Time 10,741 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,159 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 34-7970509
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

COMMs: / VOR / ILS /2 GPS 430 Garmin

Description

Available immediately. The Aircraft Complies with the Standards and Maintenance Programs Imposed by the DGAC and by the Manufacturer The Company has its Own Workshop in its Installation; in which the Stipulated MTTO is Carried Out Both Aircraft and Pilots are Available 24 Hours and 365 Days a Year The Company has a Stock of Spare Parts which Allows it to Solve Basic needs before the Maintenance Requirement

Engine

Continental TSIO-360EB TSOH: 1,159 / 1,159

Propeller

Mc-Cauley SN: EB4531-A / 786967 TSOH: 1,319 / 1,319

Interior

Executive Seating for 5 in Tan Leather Matching Side Panels & Carpeting

Exterior

Overall White with Blue and Silver Stripes

Inspection

Inspection/MX Status: Up to Date, Available Upon Request

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Seneca

This 1979 Piper Seneca is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 10,741 hours on the airframe. There are currently 112 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $750,826.

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 10,741 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

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 10,741 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Ecuador, Ecuador

EC

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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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for this aircraft.

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