1979 Piper Seneca for sale

1979 Piper Seneca

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$145,000
Location Blaine, MN
Total Time 3,710 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,806 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 34-8070024
Reg # N8111P
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Dual Garmin GNS 430 Comm/Nav/GPS Garmin GTX 327 Transponder uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out Aerospace Login TM202 Digital Dual Tachometer

Description

A beautifully maintained turbo-charged Piper Seneca II with 3,700 hours total time. The interior and exterior of the aircraft are in such great shape that you can't believe it is all original. The engines are high times but they are making great compressions and the cylinders were all overhauled around 600 hours ago. Propellers are freshly overhauled with the right propeller receiving new blades at the overhaul. An extensive annual was completed in January making sure this aircraft is ready for the next owner. Digital logs available upon request.

Engine

Right Engine: Continental LTSIO-360-EB1 3,377 TTIS 1,806 TSOH AD 2023-09-09 C/W - Next due 3,875 TT #1: 76/80 #2: 78/80 #3: 75/80 #4: 78/80 #5: 76/80 #6: 73/80 Left Engine: Continental TSIO-360-EB1 3,711 TTIS 1,806 TSOH AD 2023-09-09 C/W - Next due 3,875 TT #1: 70/80 #2: 72/80 #3: 74/80 #4: 71/80 #5: 72/80 #6: 70/80 Right Prop: Hartzell HC-C2YF-2CLKUF 3,377 TTIS 19 TSOH - New blades at O/H Left Prop: Hartzell HC-C2YF-2CKUF 3,711 TTIS 19 TSOH

Propeller

3,711 TTIS Annual due January 2027 ELT Battery due January 2028 Pitot/Transponder due January 2028 Useful Load: 1445 lbs Deice System Wings, Tail, and Propellers Long Range Fuel Tanks Club Seating

Interior

Tan interior is original, but very clean and is rip and tear free. 7/10 The paint is almost perfect, nothing in the logs suggest this aircraft was repainted, but it looks almost new. 9/10

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Piper Seneca

This 1979 Piper Seneca (N8111P) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 3,710 hours on the airframe. There are currently 111 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $735,567. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $145,000.

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 3,710 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: 3,710 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

FAA registration data pending for N8111P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Blaine, MN

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N8111P against the NTSB accident database.

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