1997 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRKing RDR-2000 Digital Radar w/ Vertical Storm picture to determine the scope of the storm.
L3 Lynx NGT-900 Intuitive full-color Touchscreen ADS-B IN/OUT W/ Mode S-XPDR King FC-150 2 Axis Autopilot w/ Flight Director heading Altitude NAV tracking & Prop-Sync Avidyne TCAS BFG- WX-1000 Stormscope King KN-64 Digital DME King KR-87 Digital ADFDescription
LOW TIME, Engines, Props & Airframe. Garmin 530W, 430W, RDR2000 Color Radar, Recent Paint and Interior. MAKE OFFER
Engine
423 Since Major Overhaul
Propeller
3 Hrs Since Left & Right Propeller Overhaul
Interior
New Interior in 2023 Leather seats, Headliner and Carpet
Exterior
New Paint in March of 2023
Inspection
Annual Inspection due February 1, 2026
Modifications / STCs
• Insight G4 Color Engine Monitor
• Artex ME-406 Digital 406 Mhz ELT
• Garmin GSB-15 Dual USB Power Port
• DVR 3001 Digital Voice Recorder
• Dual Glide Slope
• Co-pilot Full Six Pack
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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Contact for price
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Tulsa, OK | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1997 Piper Seneca is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 1,140 hours on the airframe. There are currently 112 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $875,612.
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 1,140 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 660 hours remaining to engine TBO .
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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.