1981 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
1981 Piper Seneca II | Fresh Inspection | Hangered Well-presented Seneca II with moderate airframe time and outstanding value in engines and propellers. Both engines are first-run with excellent time remaining, paired with 3-blade props also showing strong hours. Recently completed major engineering inspection in preparation for sale — aircraft is ready for immediate operation. Always hangared and maintained to a high standard, with complete logbook history from 1993. HIGHLIGHTS First-run turbocharged engines — excellent time remaining 3-blade propellers — strong hours remaining Fresh major inspection completed for sale Always hangared Complete logs from 1993 Clean, honest aircraft with strong mechanical fundamentals Aircraft available now for inspection by appointment. Priced to sell NZ$265,000 + GST payable by NZ Purchaser Contact Blair Judd
Interior
Blue leather seats with matching carpet and cabin sidewalls.
Exterior
All over white with blue & accent stripes.
Modifications / STCs
• Co-Pilot’s Instruments
• Electric Trim
• Ground Service Plug
• Club Seating
• King KFC200 Autopilot
• Quartz Chronometer
• Factory Corrosion Proofing
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Premi-Air Aviation
aviapages.com
|
$154,640
|
New Zealand | Apr 10, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Premi-Air Aviation
controller.com
|
$154,363
$154,084
|
Ardmore, Auckland, New Zealand | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Premi-Air Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$153,859 *
GBP £114,202
|
Ardmore, Auckland, New Zealand | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1981 Piper Seneca (ZK-MIE) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 11,605 hours on the airframe. There are currently 112 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $875,837. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $154,363.
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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $121/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 11,605 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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (ZK-MIE) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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