1980 Piper Seneca II
FOR SALE

1980 Piper Seneca II

Multi Engine Piston

$295,000
Location Grand Rapids, MI
Total Time 4,063 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,034 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 34-8070180
Reg # N8186R
Cruise 177 kts (328 km/h)

Equipment & Features

Seats
6
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Extensive Garmin upgrade in 2025. GFC500 GTN750XL GTX330 FS510 Dual GI275

Description

Avionics / Equipment Extensive Garmin upgrade in 2025. GFC500, GTN750XL, GTX330, FS510, Dual GI275

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

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Source Price Action
Zach Edgar
trade-a-plane.com
$295,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Seneca II

This 1980 Piper Seneca II (N8186R) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 4,063 hours on the airframe. There are currently 24 Seneca II aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $400,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $295,000.

The Seneca II cruises at 177 kts (328 km/h) with a range of 900 nm (1,667 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 25,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 23 GPH (87 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $126/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 4,063 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: 4,063 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Budget $345 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper Seneca II — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
177 kts (328 km/h)
Max Speed
190 kts (352 km/h)
Range
900 nm (1,667 km)
Ceiling
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
Max Weight
4,750 lbs (2,155 kg)
Horsepower
200 HP
Fuel Capacity
123 gal (466 L)
Fuel Burn
23 GPH (87 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Seneca II

Fuel Burn
23.0 GPH
~$150/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 II. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8186R.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Grand Rapids, MI

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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 N8186R against the NTSB accident database.

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