1981 Piper Seneca for sale

1981 Piper Seneca

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$172,421Great Deal
Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Engine SMOH 740 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 34-8133259
Reg # VH-FYU Australia
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Audio: King KMA 24 Markers: King KMA 24 COM 1: Garmin 650 touch screen COM 2: Garmin 430 W Nav 1: Garmin 650 W KCS55A HSIn Nav 2: Garmin GNS430 G/S 1: Garmin ADF 1: King KR 87 RMI Xponder 1: Garmin ADSB out GPS 1: Garmin 650 touch screen GPS 2: Garmin 430 Autopilot: King KFC 200 coupled AP/FD HSI: king KCS 55A slaved RMI: king RMI HF Radio: Codan 2000

Description

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.

Interior

Beige Recent retrim of Carpet & Side trims

Exterior

White/Red/Blue - 9/10

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Aircraft Sales Centre
controller.com
$172,421
$170,815
Aircraft Sales Centre
controlleremea.co.uk
$172,536 *
GBP £128,065
Aircraft Sales Centre
aviationtrader.com.au
$175,942 *
AUD $245,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Seneca

This 1981 Piper Seneca (VH-FYU) is a 6-seat multi engine piston . There are currently 114 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $875,837. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $172,421.

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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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)
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 (VH-FYU) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

AU

Seller reported 36 more aircraft in Victoria →

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 VH-FYU against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: controller.com, aviationtrader.com.au, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$175,000
Range: $166,572 — $247,146
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
-1%
Fair Price

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