1979 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Airframe
Serial Number: 79-70108
Total Time: 5100
Engines
Continental TSIO-360-EB, 310 HP
TSOH: 870 hours
Overhauled in 2010 by BMA Bosio Motori in Brescia, Italy
Propellers
3 Bladed McCAULEY AVIATION CORPORATION, 3AF34C502/503 with electric de-ice
TSOH: 870 hours
Tear Down Inspection performed in 2017
Avionics
Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel with Intercom Marker Beacon
2 Garmin GNS430 WAAS NAV-COM-GPS
Bendix King KFC200 Auitopilot
Sandel SN3308 HSI
Bendix King KN62
GMX200 MFD Multi Function Display
JPI TIT Digital Indicator
JPI EGT Digital Indicator
Magnetic Compass
L3 Avionics WX500 Stormscope coupled to NSD3308
GNS430W number 1 & GMX200
Artex ELT 406 mHz
Full Copilot Instrument Panel with:
Airspeed Indicator
Attitude Indicator
Altimeter
Vertical Speed Indicator
Directional Gyro
Options
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
Interior
6 seats, red velour black carpet
Original factory interior, 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 design, in good decent
Remarks
Fuel Capacity: 61.5 USG X”, Total 123 USG
MTOW: 4570 LBS
Empty Weight: 3293.69 LBS (1493.69 Kg)
Noise Level: 78.5 dB(A) according ICAO Annex 16, Vol. 1, Chapter 10
Maximum Take Off Weight: 2073 kg
Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Engine
Continental TSIO-360-EB, 310 HP TSOH: 870 hours Overhauled in 2010 by BMA Bosio Motori in Brescia, Italy Propellers 3 Bladed McCAULEY AVIATION CORPORATION, 3AF34C502/503 with electric de-ice TSOH: 870 hours Tear Down Inspection performed in 2017 Avionics Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel with Intercom & Marker Beacon 2 Garmin GNS430 WAAS NAV-COM-GPS Bendix King KFC200 Auitopilot Sandel SN3308 HSI Bendix King KN62 GMX200 MFD Multi Function Display JPI TIT Digital Indicator JPI EGT Digital Indicator Magnetic Compass L3 Avionics WX500 Stormscope coupled to NSD3308 GNS430W number 1 & GMX200 Artex ELT 406 mHz Full Copilot Instrument Panel with: Airspeed Indicator Attitude Indicator Altimeter Vertical Speed Indicator Directional Gyro Options 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 Interior 6 seats, red velour & black carpet Original factory interior, 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 design, in good decent Remarks Fuel Capacity: 61.5 USG X”, Total 123 USG MTOW: 4570 LBS Empty Weight: 3293.69 LBS (1493.69 Kg) Noise Level: 78.5 dB(A) according ICAO Annex 16, Vol. 1, Chapter 10 Maximum Take Off Weight: 2073 kg Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Propeller
Propellers, 3 Bladed McCAULEY AVIATION CORPORATION, 3AF34C502/503 with electric de-ice Tear Down Inspection performed in 2017
Interior
6 seats, red velour & black carpet Original factory interior, 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 design, in good decent Remarks Fuel Capacity: 61.5 USG X”, Total 123 USG MTOW: 4570 LBS Empty Weight: 3293.69 LBS (1493.69 Kg) Noise Level: 78.5 dB(A) according ICAO Annex 16, Vol. 1, Chapter 10 Maximum Take Off Weight: 2073 kg Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Exterior
White with red stripes, original Piper design, in good decent Remarks Fuel Capacity: 61.5 USG X”, Total 123 USG MTOW: 4570 LBS Empty Weight: 3293.69 LBS (1493.69 Kg) Noise Level: 78.5 dB(A) according ICAO Annex 16, Vol. 1, Chapter 10 Maximum Take Off Weight: 2073 kg Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
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 Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aeromeccanica
controller.com
|
$148,035
$148,415
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | 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 $743,068. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $148,035.
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 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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Piper Seneca — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (I-CUND) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $130,930–$199,500.
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