1983 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Maintenance Condition: Inspection/MX Status: Up to Date, Available Upon Request Location: GYE/SEGU/Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, Guayaquil - Ecuador Interior: Executive Seating for 5 in Tan Leather Matching Side Panels & Carpeting Exterior: Overall White with Black and Silver Stripes Notes: The Aircraft Complies with the Standards and Maintenance Programs Imposed by the DGAC and by the Manufacturer The Company has its Own Workshop in its Installation; in which the Stipulated MTTO is Carried Out Both Aircraft and Pilots are available 24 Hours and 365 days a Year The Company has a Stock of Spare Parts which Allows it to Solve Basic needs before the Maintenance Requirement
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model
Interior
Executive Seating for 5 in Tan Leather Matching Side Panels & Carpeting.
Exterior
Overall White with Black and Silver Stripes.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Flight Source Int'l
controller.com
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$400,000
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Simon Bolivar, Guayas, Ecuador | Mar 25, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1983 Piper Seneca (HC-BLC) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 2,705 hours on the airframe. There are currently 103 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $735,567. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $400,000.
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 2,705 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
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (HC-BLC) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above 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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