1979 Piper Seneca

1979 Piper Seneca

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$103,378Great Deal
Location New Zealand
Total Time 13,075 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 34-8070355
Reg # ZK-DCP New Zealand
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

A well-maintained and reliable Piper Seneca II for sale. Tidy interior, 6-place club seating, exterior paint is getting on. Garmin GTN750 is an awesome piece of kit. Has been hangared and used privately for the last 5 years.

AIRCRAFT

Registration: ZK-DCP

Make: Piper Seneca II

Model/Series: PA34-200T

Serial Number: 34-8070355

HOURS @ 13/9/25 (Has done roughly 25 hours since then.)

Airframe TT 13,075.33

Based at NZCH currently. For more info, please email

ENGINES Make: Continental Model/Series: TSIO-360-EB

LH ENGINE TTSO 671.35

RH ENGINE TTSO 1851.73

PROPELLER/S Make: Hartzell Model/Series: HC-C2YF-2CKUF

LH PROP TTSO 1392.95

RH PROP TTSO 1340.28

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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$103,378
$102,652

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Seneca

This 1979 Piper Seneca (ZK-DCP) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 13,075 hours on the airframe. There are currently 114 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $750,826. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $103,378.

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 13,075 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: 13,075 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (ZK-DCP) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

New Zealand

NZ

Seller reported

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-DCP against the NTSB accident database.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$229,000
Range: $152,225 — $480,879
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-55%
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