1983 Piper Seneca for sale

1983 Piper Seneca

Multi Engine Piston

DAMAGE REPORTED FOR SALE
$152,510below typical asking range
Total Time 6,629 hrs
Engine SMOH 895 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 831405-R
Damage History Reported by seller
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GTN750 NAV-COM-GPS Garming GNC255A NAV-COM King KCS55 HSI with KI525A Indicator KG102A Directional Gyro KMT112 Flux Valve KA51A Slave Acc. King KI204 NAV Indicator Garmin GMA345 Adio Panel with Intercom & Marker Beacon King KN62A DME King Colour Radar with KA126 Antenna and KI244 Indicator L-3 WX-10A Stormscope Passive Thunderstorm Detection System Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder ACK A-30.9 Altitude Encoder King KFC200 Autopilot with KC295 Computer and LI256 ADI KA285 Annunciator Roll Pitch Trim Servos Artex ME406 ELT Astro Tech Chronometer/Digital Clock on Pilot Control Yoke Co-Pilot Instrument Panel equipped with: Airspeed Indicator Attitude Indicator Directional Gyro Turn Coordinator (Turn and Bank) Altimeter Variometer (Vertical Speed Indicator) Options Surface Deice System Boots recently replaced & in very good condition Oxygen Cylinder Hydrostatic Test 11.11.2021 (5 years interval) Windshield Hotplate Cabin Fire Extinguisher Polished Spinners Propeller Synchro Phaser Strobe Lights Beacon Recognition Lights Removable Nose Cone for easy access to the Radar Antenna Hail damage on top of Horizontal Stabilizer Fuel & coolant hoses replaced May 2023 Interior Original Beige Velour Brown Carpet Club Seating Configuration with Courtesy Table & Refreshment Centre all seats equipped with headrest Rear Seats equipped with Armrest In good condition Exterior Original Beige with Brown & Orange Stripes. In good condition Inspection Status Both engine camshaft indicate some wear. Lifters replaced 04/2023 No Metal Contamination found 100 Annual inspections & ARC performed in May 2023 Fuel & coolant hoses replaced May 2023 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser.

Description

Airframe Total Time: 590 hours Engines 220 hp Turbocharged Continental TSIO-360-KB, S/N: 831405-R TT: 5530 hours TSOH: 895 hours Overhauled: 03.09.2004 Shock Load Inspection: 11.07.2014 after Propeller Strike at Engine TT: 800 hours TBO: 1800 hours Continental LTSIO-360-KB, S/N: 812234-L TT: 5530 hours TSOH: 895 hours Overhauled: 03.09.2004 TBO: 2400 hours Propellers 3 Bladed, Deiced McCauley 3AF32C-508, S/N: 040491 TT: 101 hours Date in Service: 06.04.2021.Overhauled by MT-Propeller TBO: 2000 hours McCauley 3AF32C-509, S/N: 931220 TT: Enquire TSOH: 692 hours Date in Service: 22.03.2017, Overhauled by MT-Propeller TBO: 2000 hours ARC 21.04.2022 Avionics Garmin GTN750 NAV-COM-GPS Garming GNC255A NAV-COM King KCS55 HSI with KI525A Indicator, KG102A Directional Gyro, KMT112 Flux Valve, KA51A Slave Acc. King KI204 NAV Indicator Garmin GMA345 Adio Panel with Intercom Marker Beacon King KN62A DME King Colour Radar with KA126 Antenna and KI244 Indicator L-3 WX-10A Stormscope Passive Thunderstorm Detection System Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder ACK A-30.9 Altitude Encoder King KFC200 Autopilot with KC295 Computer and LI256 ADI, KA285 Annunciator, Roll, Pitch, Trim Servos Artex ME406 ELT Astro Tech Chronometer/Digital Clock on Pilot Control Yoke Co-Pilot Instrument Panel equipped with: Airspeed Indicator Attitude Indicator Directional Gyro Turn Coordinator (Turn and Bank) Altimeter Variometer (Vertical Speed Indicator) Options Surface Deice System, Boots recently replaced in very good condition Oxygen Cylinder, Hydrostatic Test 11.11.2021 (5 years interval) Windshield Hotplate Cabin Fire Extinguisher Polished Spinners Propeller Synchro Phaser Strobe Lights Beacon Recognition Lights Removable Nose Cone for easy access to the Radar Antenna Hail damage on top of Horizontal Stabilizer Fuel coolant hoses replaced May 2023 Interior Original Beige Velour, Brown Carpet Club Seating Configuration with Courtesy Table Refreshment Centre, all seats equipped with headrest, Rear Seats equipped with Armrest In good condition Exterior Original, Beige with Brown Orange Stripes. In good condition Inspection Status Both engine camshaft indicate some wear. Lifters replaced 04/2023 No Metal Contamination found 100 Annual inspections ARC performed in May 2023 Fuel coolant hoses replaced May 2023 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser.

Engine

220 hp Turbocharged Continental TSIO-360-KB, S/N: 831405-R TT: 5530 hours TSOH: 895 hours Overhauled: 03.09.2004 Shock Load Inspection: 11.07.2014 after Propeller Strike at Engine TT: 800 hours TBO: 1800 hours Continental LTSIO-360-KB, S/N: 812234-L TT: 5530 hours TSOH: 895 hours Overhauled: 03.09.2004 TBO: 2400 hours Propellers 3 Bladed, Deiced McCauley 3AF32C-508, S/N: 040491 TT: 101 hours Date in Service: 06.04.2021.Overhauled by MT-Propeller TBO: 2000 hours McCauley 3AF32C-509, S/N: 931220 TT: Enquire TSOH: 692 hours Date in Service: 22.03.2017, Overhauled by MT-Propeller TBO: 2000 hours ARC 21.04.2022 Avionics Garmin GTN750 NAV-COM-GPS Garming GNC255A NAV-COM King KCS55 HSI with KI525A Indicator, KG102A Directional Gyro, KMT112 Flux Valve, KA51A Slave Acc. King KI204 NAV Indicator Garmin GMA345 Adio Panel with Intercom & Marker Beacon King KN62A DME King Colour Radar with KA126 Antenna and KI244 Indicator L-3 WX-10A Stormscope Passive Thunderstorm Detection System Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder ACK A-30.9 Altitude Encoder King KFC200 Autopilot with KC295 Computer and LI256 ADI, KA285 Annunciator, Roll, Pitch, Trim Servos Artex ME406 ELT Astro Tech Chronometer/Digital Clock on Pilot Control Yoke Co-Pilot Instrument Panel equipped with: Airspeed Indicator Attitude Indicator Directional Gyro Turn Coordinator (Turn and Bank) Altimeter Variometer (Vertical Speed Indicator) Options Surface Deice System, Boots recently replaced & in very good condition Oxygen Cylinder, Hydrostatic Test 11.11.2021 (5 years interval) Windshield Hotplate Cabin Fire Extinguisher Polished Spinners Propeller Synchro Phaser Strobe Lights Beacon Recognition Lights Removable Nose Cone for easy access to the Radar Antenna Hail damage on top of Horizontal Stabilizer Fuel & coolant hoses replaced May 2023 Interior Original Beige Velour, Brown Carpet Club Seating Configuration with Courtesy Table & Refresh

Interior

Original Beige Velour, Brown Carpet Club Seating Configuration with Courtesy Table & Refreshment Centre, all seats equipped with headrest, Rear Seats equipped with Armrest In good condition Exterior Original, Beige with Brown & Orange Stripes. In good condition Inspection Status Both engine camshaft indicate some wear. Lifters replaced 04/2023 No Metal Contamination found 100 Annual inspections & ARC performed in May 2023 Fuel & coolant hoses replaced May 2023 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser.

Exterior

Original, Beige with Brown & Orange Stripes. In good condition Inspection Status Both engine camshaft indicate some wear. Lifters replaced 04/2023 No Metal Contamination found 100 Annual inspections & ARC performed in May 2023 Fuel & coolant hoses replaced May 2023 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser.

Inspection

Both engine camshaft indicate some wear. Lifters replaced 04/2023 No Metal Contamination found 100 Annual inspections ARC performed in May 2023

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Stefano Scossa
avpay.aero
$152,510

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Seneca

This 1983 Piper Seneca is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 6,629 hours on the airframe. There are currently 113 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $743,068. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $152,510.

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 6,629 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: 6,629 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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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.

Price History

8 price events · sources: avpay.aero

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $193,535–$410,992.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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