1997 Piper Seneca for sale

1997 Piper Seneca

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
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Location Tulsa, OK
Total Time 1,140 hrs
Engine SMOH 423 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # 3449025
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin GMA-345 Stereo Audio panel w/ 3-Light Marker Beacons & 6-Place Intercom Garmin GNS-530W WAAS-IFR-Approach Certified GPS-Com w/ ILS LPV Large Color Moving Map & Terrain Awareness Garmin GNS-430W WAAS-IFR-Approach Certified GPS-Com w/ ILS LPV Large Color Moving Map & Terrain Awareness

King 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 ADF

Description

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.

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Dan Howard Aircraft Sales
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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,140 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

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Tulsa, OK

Seller reported 144 more aircraft in OK →

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.

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