1983 Piper Seneca for sale

1983 Piper Seneca

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$265,000Overpriced
Location Georgetown, TX
Total Time 4,500 hrs
Engine SMOH 175 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 34-8133078
Reg # N8377S
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Aspen Evolution 2000 MAX with Synthetic Vision Dual Aspen Displays with full PFD Backup Avidyne IFD-440 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com #1 Garmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS/Nav/Com #2 Stratus Transponder w/ADS-B Out WX-500 Stormscope PS Engineering PMA 8000C Audio Panel Century 41 Autopilot w/ GPSS

Description

LOW TIME, only 4,500 hours TT, LE 175 SMOH, RE 925 SMOH, Aspen 2000 Max with dual displays, Avidyne IFD-440 and Garmin GNS-430W, Stormscope, Dual Electronics International GCR-30P Primary Engine Instruments, LED lights, FIKI

Engine

Engine: Continental TSIO-360KB Engine Left: 175 SMOH Right: 925 SMOH Propellers: 3-Blade Hot Props

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Leading Edge Aircraft
trade-a-plane.com
$265,000
Leading Edge Aircraft
aerotrader.com
$239,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Seneca

This 1983 Piper Seneca (N8377S) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 4,500 hours on the airframe. There are currently 112 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $875,612. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $265,000.

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 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 4,500 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: 4,500 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)
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 registration data pending for N8377S.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Georgetown, TX

Seller reported 887 more aircraft in TX →

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 N8377S against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, aerotrader.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$202,500
Range: $171,250 — $233,750
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
+31%
Above Market

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