1998 Piper Seneca
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Very clean Seneca 5 with only 2200 hrs,No accident,Clear title,engines are overhauled with only 200 hrs since overhauled,Garmin 750,De icing,original paint,only two owners used privately and always hangered, Annual is current,all the logs are complete and much more,located in Van Nuys Airport,CA,USA
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ali bonihe
controller.com
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$495,000
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Calabasas, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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ali bonihe
controlleremea.co.uk
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$503,471 *
GBP £374,099
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Calabasas, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
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ali bonihe
aviationtrader.com.au
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$510,263
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Calabasas, California, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Seneca
This 1998 Piper Seneca (N1896S) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 2,200 hours on the airframe. There are currently 106 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $750,826. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $495,000.
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 2,200 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N1896S.
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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