1988 Piper Seneca for sale

1988 Piper Seneca

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$223,607below typical asking range
Location Germany
Total Time 4,021 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # PA 34 3038
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Piper PA34 SENECA III. Engine: CONTINENTAL TSIO 360 KB, 220 PS. Prop: MC CAULEY 3AF32C508. Location: Germany, AUGSBURG, EDMA Avionics: STANDARD KING AVIONICS: (Full IFR) KING AUTOPILOT KFC 150, KING KLN 90 B RNAV, RADAR KING RDS 82, STORMSCOPE, Exterior: Lo Presti Inlets Seneca V, Speed Kit all over, Interior: Leather all over beige, Equipment: Long Range Tanks, Build In Oxygen - 6 Place, Full IFR Co-Pilot Instruments, Full De-Ice System Inspection: 04/2026 Other remarks: HANGAR EDMA, 2 Owners since new

Engine

CONTINENTAL TSIO 360 KB, 220 PS

Propeller

MC CAULEY 3AF32C508

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Listing Source
aircraft24.com
$223,607
$222,885

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Seneca

This 1988 Piper Seneca is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 4,021 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 $223,607.

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 4,021 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: 4,021 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

Germany

DE

Seller reported

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

6 price events · sources: aircraft24.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $259,620–$821,516.

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

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