1981 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
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1981 PIPER SENECA III For Sale in Melbourne, Victoria 1981 PIPER SENECA III Well equipped – new windscreen Feb24 -all fuel injection system refurbished with all new seals and diaphragms bench tested and then set up in airframe – Garmin Avionics update – Co-pilot panel – Lo Presti wing tips and engine cowls – full cabin cover and engine bungs – very extensive recent PIPER 100 hourly.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Aircraft Sales Centre
controller.com
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$169,179
$170,815
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1981 Piper Seneca (VH-FYU) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 2,350 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 $169,179.
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 2,350 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
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This aircraft (VH-FYU) is registered outside the US.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $198,976–$272,062.
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