1979 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
A fantastic opportunity to own a proven, reliable, and well-maintained twin-engine aircraft, the 1979 Piper Seneca II (PA34-200T). Perfect for private travel or Part 135 operations, this aircraft, registration ZK-WUG, is ready for its next owner.
Engine Type -
Continental LTSIO-360-EB
Engine Total Times - L-1,073 (Left) R-1,875 (Right)
Propeller Type - McCauley 3 blade 3AF-34C503
Propeller Total Times -
L-1,516.8 R-1516.8 (TTR)
Comms/Navs:
King KY 97A Comm
, King KN53/K1203 Nav/Glideslope Receiver
, King KX 155/K1206 Nav/Com
.
Navigation:
King KN 62A DME
, King KR 87 ADF
.
Transponder/ADSB:
Appareo Stratus ESG/SSD120-20 Transponder/ADSB
.
Emergency:
Artex ME406 ELT
.
Audio/Instruments:
Apollo SL10-MS audio
, Co-pilots Instruments
.
Autopilot:
Century III Autopilot
.
Matterhorn White with Navy and Gold Accents
, or White with Navy and Gold Accents
.
Electric Trim
, Ground power plug
, Alpine Stereo
, Prop Sync
, McCauley 3 Blade Propeller
, Factory Corrosion Proofing
, Part 135 Maintainence Logs
.
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model
Propeller
McCauley 3 Blade
Interior
Interior Notes: 6-place Club Seating
Exterior
Exterior Notes: Matterhorn White with Navy and Gold Accents
Modifications / STCs
• Factory Corrosion Proofing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Airflite
aviapages.com
|
$102,688
|
New Zealand | Apr 01, 2026 | 107 days | Active | |
|
Airflite
controller.com
|
$97,566
$98,847
|
Perth, Western Australia, Australia | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
Airflite
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$98,443 *
GBP £73,261
|
Perth, Western Australia, Australia | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
|
Airflite
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$98,550 *
AUD $141,292
|
Perth, Western Australia, New Zealand | Apr 02, 2026 | 107 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
planesales.com.au
|
$118,145
$117,949
|
New Zealand | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1979 Piper Seneca (ZK-WUG) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 5,660 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 $97,566.
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 5,660 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (ZK-WUG) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
AU
Seller reported 10 more aircraft in Western Australia →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 ZK-WUG against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below 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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