1979 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Private aircraft Selling due to low utilisation Two owners since new
Engine
Ovherhauled in 2010 by BMA Bosio Motori in Brescia, Italy
Propeller
Propellers, 3 Bladed McCAULEY AVIATION CORPORATION, 3AF34C502/503 with electric de-ice Tear Down Inspection performed in 2017
Interior
6 seats, red velour and black carpet Original factory intrerior, in good condition All seats equipped with headrests, New window curtains (currently not installed), Refreshment center, Courtesy table
Exterior
White with red stripes, original Piper desigh, in good decent
Inspection
Previously registered in Switzerland, from 26/07/1979 to 24/05/2022 No damage history Always hangared
Modifications / STCs
• - Long range fuel tanks
• - Janitrol Cabin Heater
• - Surface pneumatic deice system (Boots)
• - Windshield hotplate
• - 3 Bladed propellers with electrothermal deice system
• - Portable oxygen cylinder (Hydrostatic test expired)
• - Lo Presti flaps hinges fairings
• - Lo Presti flaps and ailerons gaps seals
• - Lo Presti gear lobes fairing kit
• - Lo Presti Hub Cap W/Access Door. 6" Wheel
• - Wing Tips Recognition Lights
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aeromeccanica
aircraftdealer.com
|
$150,694
$146,802
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
planecheck.com
|
$149,107 *
€ 128,000
|
Italy | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
|
$148,947
|
Switzerland | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
controller.com
|
$149,581
$148,415
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$153,325 *
AUD $213,506
|
Locarno, Ticino, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$150,336 *
GBP £111,587
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1979 Piper Seneca (I-CUND) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 5,150 hours on the airframe. There are currently 114 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $875,837. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $149,581.
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 5,150 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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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (I-CUND) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for I-CUND.
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