1979 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGTX 345 Transponder (ADSB in/Out) Fly as it is or upgrade to glass. (also certified for Dynon).
Description
1979 SENECA II TT5200 SMOH615/615 172/172 IRAN/bottom OH New 3blade heated props California based Always hangered FIKI certified Deice boots Heated props heated plate Speed mods (looks like Seneca V) Great paint No corrosion beautiful Leather interior Club seating Garmin 430 Century IIIAP HSI Radar Storm scope Engine monitor Owned 10 years maintained perfectly Zero squeaks fuel up fly coast to coast Perfect complete logs 100 pictures fall in love Owner upgraded to cabin class. Serious buyers with funds only No time waste ?trade RV7A/pipistrel if perfect Located San Jose CA Contact Sal/Jim 408-8091781 No text
Engine
- Engine 1: TSIO360-EB SMOH615 172 IRAN/bottom OH - Engine 2: TSIO360-EB SMOH615 172 IRAN/bottom OH - Prop 1: McCulley 3blade heated props SNEW 172 - Prop 2: McCulley 3blade heated props SNEW 172
Propeller
California based Always hangered FIKI certified Deice boots Heated props heated plate Speed mods (looks like Seneca V) Great paint No corrosion beautiful Leather interior Club seating See Logs in Documents section. Here is the link for 100 pictures. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DQByWqCP81DJbADK2YLrR8tIoIom1uT_?usp=sharing Recent video link Here is the link for pictures. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DQByWqCP81DJbADK2YLrR8tIoIom1uT_?usp=sharing
Interior
- California based Always hangered FIKI certified Deice boots Heated props heated plate Speed mods (looks like Seneca V) Great paint No corrosion - Beautiful Leather interior Club seating
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$145,000
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San Jose, CA | Jul 27, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1979 Piper Seneca (N223X) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 5,200 hours on the airframe. There are currently 112 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 5,200 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
FAA registration data pending for N223X.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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