1973 Piper Seneca for sale

1973 Piper Seneca

Multi Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$80,772
Location Switzerland
Total Time 9,054 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,283 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # RL-9788-21A
Cruise 180 kts (333 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

2 x Garmin GNC255A 8.33 kHz ANV-COM coupled to HSI and GS Bendix King KMA24 Audio Panel Marker Beacon PS Engineering PM1000 Pilot/Copilot Intercom Bendix King KR87 ADF with KI229 ADF-RMI Indicator Bendix King KN62A DME Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder Altimatic V FD-1 Autopilot Artex ELT ME406 ELT Avionics Master and Ground Clearance Switch Additional Equipment Shadin Digiflo-L Digital Fuel Flow Computer Options Piper Heavy Duty Main Landing Gear Piper Heavy Duty Brakes Piper Aft Wing Modification Kit LoPresti speed kit Speed Spats FAA STC SA00162AT LoPresti speed kit Speed Splitters FAA STC SA00163AT LoPresti speed kit Flaps Gap Seals FAA STC SA00264AT 2 each 90 Amps Alternators Exhaust Pipes Modification on both engines BF Goodrich full De-Ice Propeller Electric De-Ice Bracket Air Filter FAA STC SA693CE Remarks Specifications subject to verification by purchaser

Description

Airframe

TT. 9054

Engines

Lycoming IO-360-C1E6, S/N: RL-9788-21A

TT: 4334

TSOH: 2283, overhauled in 1997

Lycoming LIO-360-C1E6, S/N: RL-1116-67A

TT: 3761

TSOH: 942, overhauled in 2009

Propellers

Hartzell HC-C2YK-2CGUF, S/N: AU8389A

TT: 9054

TSOH: 401, overhauled August 2015

Hartzell HC-C2YK-2CLGUF, S/N: AU12765B

TT: 3761

TSOH: 942, overhauled October 2017

Interior

6 Seats, Club Seating configuration

Blue Vinyle with Fabric Inserts

Condition 8/10

Exterior

White with blue accents

Condition 7/10

Avionics

2 x Garmin GNC255A, 8.33 kHz ANV-COM coupled to HSI and GS

Bendix King KMA24 Audio Panel, Marker Beacon

PS Engineering PM1000 Pilot/Copilot Intercom

Bendix King KR87 ADF with KI229 ADF-RMI Indicator

Bendix King KN62A DME

Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder

Altimatic V FD-1 Autopilot

Artex ELT ME406 ELT

Avionics Master and Ground Clearance Switch

Additional Equipment

Shadin Digiflo-L Digital Fuel Flow Computer

Options Piper Heavy Duty Main Landing Gear

Piper Heavy Duty Brakes

Piper Aft Wing Modification Kit

LoPresti speed kit, Speed Spats, FAA STC SA00162AT

LoPresti speed kit, Speed Splitters, FAA STC SA00163AT

LoPresti speed kit, Flaps Gap Seals, FAA STC SA00264AT

2 each 90 Amps Alternators

Exhaust Pipes Modification on both engines

BF Goodrich full De-Ice

Propeller Electric De-Ice

Bracket Air Filter, FAA STC SA693CE

Remarks Specifications subject to verification by purchaser

Engine

Lycoming IO-360-C1E6, S/N: RL-9788-21A TT: 4334 TSOH: 2283, overhauled in 1997 Lycoming LIO-360-C1E6, S/N: RL-1116-67A TT: 3761 TSOH: 942, overhauled in 2009 Propellers Hartzell HC-C2YK-2CGUF, S/N: AU8389A TT: 9054 TSOH: 401, overhauled August 2015 Hartzell HC-C2YK-2CLGUF, S/N: AU12765B TT: 3761 TSOH: 942, overhauled October 2017 Interior 6 Seats, Club Seating configuration Blue Vinyle with Fabric Inserts Condition 8/10 Exterior White with blue accents Condition 7/10 Avionics 2 x Garmin GNC255A, 8.33 kHz ANV-COM coupled to HSI and GS Bendix King KMA24 Audio Panel, Marker Beacon PS Engineering PM1000 Pilot/Copilot Intercom Bendix King KR87 ADF with KI229 ADF-RMI Indicator Bendix King KN62A DME Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder Altimatic V FD-1 Autopilot Artex ELT ME406 ELT Avionics Master and Ground Clearance Switch Additional Equipment Shadin Digiflo-L Digital Fuel Flow Computer Options Piper Heavy Duty Main Landing Gear Piper Heavy Duty Brakes Piper Aft Wing Modification Kit LoPresti speed kit, Speed Spats, FAA STC SA00162AT LoPresti speed kit, Speed Splitters, FAA STC SA00163AT LoPresti speed kit, Flaps Gap Seals, FAA STC SA00264AT 2 each 90 Amps Alternators Exhaust Pipes Modification on both engines BF Goodrich full De-Ice Propeller Electric De-Ice Bracket Air Filter, FAA STC SA693CE Remarks Specifications subject to verification by purchaser

Interior

6 Seats, Club Seating configuration Blue Vinyle with Fabric Inserts Condition 8/10 Exterior White with blue accents Condition 7/10 Avionics 2 x Garmin GNC255A, 8.33 kHz ANV-COM coupled to HSI and GS Bendix King KMA24 Audio Panel, Marker Beacon PS Engineering PM1000 Pilot/Copilot Intercom Bendix King KR87 ADF with KI229 ADF-RMI Indicator Bendix King KN62A DME Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder Altimatic V FD-1 Autopilot Artex ELT ME406 ELT Avionics Master and Ground Clearance Switch Additional Equipment Shadin Digiflo-L Digital Fuel Flow Computer Options Piper Heavy Duty Main Landing Gear Piper Heavy Duty Brakes Piper Aft Wing Modification Kit LoPresti speed kit, Speed Spats, FAA STC SA00162AT LoPresti speed kit, Speed Splitters, FAA STC SA00163AT LoPresti speed kit, Flaps Gap Seals, FAA STC SA00264AT 2 each 90 Amps Alternators Exhaust Pipes Modification on both engines BF Goodrich full De-Ice Propeller Electric De-Ice Bracket Air Filter, FAA STC SA693CE Remarks Specifications subject to verification by purchaser

Exterior

White with blue accents Condition 7/10 Avionics 2 x Garmin GNC255A, 8.33 kHz ANV-COM coupled to HSI and GS Bendix King KMA24 Audio Panel, Marker Beacon PS Engineering PM1000 Pilot/Copilot Intercom Bendix King KR87 ADF with KI229 ADF-RMI Indicator Bendix King KN62A DME Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder Altimatic V FD-1 Autopilot Artex ELT ME406 ELT Avionics Master and Ground Clearance Switch Additional Equipment Shadin Digiflo-L Digital Fuel Flow Computer Options Piper Heavy Duty Main Landing Gear Piper Heavy Duty Brakes Piper Aft Wing Modification Kit LoPresti speed kit, Speed Spats, FAA STC SA00162AT LoPresti speed kit, Speed Splitters, FAA STC SA00163AT LoPresti speed kit, Flaps Gap Seals, FAA STC SA00264AT 2 each 90 Amps Alternators Exhaust Pipes Modification on both engines BF Goodrich full De-Ice Propeller Electric De-Ice Bracket Air Filter, FAA STC SA693CE Remarks Specifications subject to verification by purchaser

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Stefano Scossa
avpay.aero
$80,772
$81,479

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Seneca

This 1973 Piper Seneca is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 9,054 hours on the airframe. There are currently 107 Seneca aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,000 to $750,826. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $80,772.

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 9,054 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: 9,054 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

Switzerland

CH

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: avpay.aero

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