1979 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRCollins 251/351 Nav/Coms with GS Garmin GTX 327 Transponder with ADS-B Out Alt IIIC Autopilot RDR 160 Color Radar BFG 950 Stormscope NSD 360 HSI Collins 650A ADF Push-to-Talk Air Conditioning Club Seating
Description
This beautiful Piper Seneca II is the perfect platform for an individual or business looking for speed, efficiency, and comfort. The Seneca II cruises at 155kts and has a range of 850+ miles, all while burning only 10-12 gallons per engine per hour. Enjoy the safety of a multi-engine aircraft for only $169,000.
Engine
610/2 L/R Engine SMOH Brand New Right Engine 610/271 L/R Prop SMOH
Interior
Paint 8/10 Interior 8/10
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wisconsin Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$169,000
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Madison, WI | Apr 02, 2026 | 110 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1979 Piper Seneca (N8076H) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 7,565 hours on the airframe. There are currently 115 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $743,068. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $169,000.
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 7,565 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 N8076H.
Location & Ownership
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 N8076H against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $130,930–$199,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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